Sonora, CA — The average price of a gallon of gas has jumped 37 cents in California over the past two weeks.
The Lundberg Survey of fuel prices shows that regular is selling for an average price of $3.99 statewide. The national price has jumped 25 cents over that period, up to $3.59. Los Angeles has the nation’s highest priced gas at $4.10 a gallon. Among the larger cities in California, Sacramento has the lowest at $3.82.
The myMotherLode.com Gas Price Section shows that regular unleaded ranges from $3.75 to $3.99 in Sonora. In San Andreas, the price is averaging $3.99.
International crude prices have gone up over recent weeks, and refineries are reportedly preparing for higher demand in the spring and summer, which is pushing the price upwards.
This post was last modified on 02/11/2013 8:49 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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