Gas prices up as holiday rush kicks off on Southern California freeways

Traffic is not the only thing increasing as motorists head out of Southern California this holiday weekend. Analysts say prices at the gas pump have been climbing for over a week.

With driving considered the most popular form of travel, the eight consecutive days of price increases will impact many vacationers this Labor Day.

As of Thursday, which is considered the beginning of the five-day holiday weekend rush, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Los Angeles County was $4.61, according to AAA…

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