Southern California gas prices have risen for the 11th consecutive day, with the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County increasing 3.8 cents to $5.683.

Local Impact

The average price has risen 27.8 cents over the past 11 days, including 2.2 cents on Friday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 17.6 cents more than one week ago, 17.4 cents more than one month ago and $1.208 more than one year ago.

The Orange County average price rose for the 12th consecutive day, increasing 2.9 cents to $5.623. It has risen 32.5 cents over the past 12 days, including 3.1 cents on Friday.

National Context

The national average price rose for the 11th consecutive day, increasing six-tenths of a cent to $4.111. The AAA attributes the price increase to rising crude oil prices, citing volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.