LOS ANGELES >> The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County rose 5.8 cents today to $2.497, the second consecutive sharp increase after prices dropped 49 times in 50 days.
The average price rose 7.8 cents on Friday, the largest daily increase since July 14, and is 8 cents higher than one week ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.