The cost of gasoline hit an unwelcome benchmark in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday as the average price per gallon officially reached the $6 mark, according to the American Automobile Assn. National gas prices also hit an unpleasant peak Tuesday when they surpassed the $4 mark for the first time in nearly four years. Average gas prices at the local and national levels have increased by more than $1 a gallon since the U.S. and Israel initiated the conflict with Iran on Feb 28. However, there are also several stations where gas still costs around $5 a gallon, according to the GasBuddy app. As of Tuesday, the stations with more acceptably priced gas in L.A. County include:The 76 at 4600 Melrose Ave. in East Hollywood, where gas costs $4.89 a gallon.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 01, 2026 15:46 UTC