The steadily climbing average per-gallon price of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County was $6.422, a little more than 7 cents from its record Tuesday following an increase of 1.2 cents.
The average price has risen 42 consecutive days, spiking 78 cents, including 1 cent on Monday, the AAA and Oil Price Information Service reported. The average is 18.1 cents higher than at the same time last week, 68.7 cents more than a month ago and $1.692 higher than a year ago.
The average pump price has risen $1.728 since the U.S. and Israel’s military attacks against Iran started Feb. 28. The conflict haws pushed global oil prices higher leading to significantly higher rates for consumers to pay at the gas pump…