California

Gas prices jump 20 cents last month. Here’s where to buy cheap gas

Gas prices in California have climbed almost 20 cents in the past month, reaching a three-year high with a statewide average of $3.81 per gallon, according to AAA data.
Gas prices in California have climbed almost 20 cents in the past month, reaching a three-year high with a statewide average of $3.81 per gallon, according to AAA data. AAA

Gas prices in California have climbed almost 20 cents in the past month, reaching a three-year high with a statewide average of $3.81 per gallon, according to AAA data.

The last time California’s gas prices were this high was July 2015, and although the state has remained under $4 per gallon since 2014, the national average is only $2.91, according to AAA.

Sacramento’s gas prices averaged $3.71 this month, which is lower than both the state average and the northern California average of $3.77, according to AAA.

This story was originally published October 11, 2018 at 2:14 PM with the headline "Gas prices jump 20 cents last month. Here’s where to buy cheap gas."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER