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Southern California counties see gas prices rise for 36th straight day

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Hoffman, R. (2026, September 23). Southern California counties see gas prices rise for 36th straight day. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/los-angeles-gas-prices-rising-iran-war-b3055263.html

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Gas prices in Los Angeles and Orange Counties reached their highest levels since October and September 2023, respectively, with the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline climbing to $6.258 in Los Angeles County and $6.246 in Orange County on Wednesday. This marks 36 consecutive days of price increases, adding up to gains of 61.6 cents in LA County and 67.1 cents in Orange County since the start of President Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran in February. The article includes a rebuttal from social media users questioning Trump's claim that gas prices were higher under former president Joe Biden compared to his own presidency.

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In Los Angeles County, the cost of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline reached $6.258 on Wednesday, marking its highest level since October 2023. This is part of an upward trend that has lasted for 36 consecutive days, with prices increasing by 61.6 cents overall during this period. The average price in Orange County also hit a peak at $6.246, climbing by 67.1 cents over the same timeframe and surpassing last year’s levels by $1.543. Since February, when tensions escalated between President Donald Trump's administration and Iran leading to higher oil costs, gasoline prices in both counties have risen significantly, with a total increase of $1.564 per gallon since then.

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Narrative

Since the start of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran in February, which sent oil costs soaring and significantly accelerated fuel increases at the pump, the average price has risen by $1.564.

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2026-09-23 · The Independent

Southern California counties see gas prices rise for 36th straight day · assertive framing

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The average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose Wednesday to its highest level since October 2023, climbing to $6.258. asserted

cost → rise → 6.258

Figures from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service show that rates have grown for 36 straight days, adding 61.6 cents total, including a 2.3-cent rise Tuesday. asserted

rates → show → rise

Since the start of President Donald Trump’s war with Iran in February, which sent oil costs soaring and significantly accelerated fuel increases at the pump, the average price has risen by $1.564. asserted

price → send → 1.564

In Orange County, the average figure hit its highest level since September 2023, growing 2.2 cents to $6.246. asserted

figure → hit → 6.246

Prices have also climbed for 36 straight days in the OC, gaining 67.1 cents, including 3.2 cents on Tuesday. asserted

Prices → climb → Tuesday

It has climbed $1.61 since the start of the war on Iran. asserted

It → climb → Iran

On Sunday, Trump claimed on Truth Social that fuel costs were “much higher” under his Democratic predecessor Joe Biden. asserted

costs → claim → predecessor

So were almost all other prices,” the president said. asserted

president → say → ?

Truth Social users were quick to rebut. asserted

users → rebut → ?

“Not in Michigan, liar,” a Truth Social follower replied to Trump. asserted

follower → reply → Trump

“The highest it went was $4.49 a gallon. asserted

it → go → ?

“I have never paid more for gas than I did today.. and I’m 61 live in Michigan,” said another. asserted

another → pay → Michigan

“I disagree. asserted

I → disagree → ?

Gas prices in Tennessee are the highest I’ve seen,” someone else replied to the president. asserted

someone → see → president

“Nope, gas and food prices are higher now, and diesel is much worse,” added another. asserted

another → add → ?

The national average figure is at its highest level this late in the calendar year, according to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which offers live fuel price data from more than 150,000 stations. uncertain

which → accord → stations