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Local Gas Prices Continue to Climb

Self-serve regular gasoline prices are continuing their upward trend in Los Angeles and Orange counties.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose today for the 18th time in 19 days, increasing two-tenths of a cent to $3.806, its highest amount since Nov. 17.

The average price is 3 cents more than one week ago, 10.8 cents higher than a month ago and 41.2 cents greater than a year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

The average price has increased 7.6 cents over the past 19 days, including six-tenths of a cent on Saturday.

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The Orange County average price rose one-tenth of a cent today to $3.793, one day after a stretch of 14 increases in 15 days ended when the price was unchanged.

The Orange County average price is at its highest since Nov. 17 and 1.7 cents more than one week ago, 10.2 higher than a month ago and 39.6 cents greater than a year ago.

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For Monrovia's cheapest gas and current traffic updates, visit Monrovia Patch's Traffic & Gas page. The best price in Monrovia Monday morning was $3.86 for regular unleaded at the Monrovia 76 station on Myrtle.

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