CALIFORNIA, USA — Sacramento drivers are still seeing gas prices rise at the pump with the average price per gallon of gas costing about 30 cents more than last week.
Statewide, gas prices aren't that different. On average, Californians are paying about 20 cents more per gallon of gas than last week as prices increased from about $5.15 last week to $5.39, according to AAA. In Sacramento, average gas prices are a bit higher at $5.48 compared to $5.16 last week.
A month ago, most California drivers were paying under $5 per gallon of gas. At the time, AAA warned prices would likely rise as warmer temperatures and better weather set to lead to increased demand.
But why are gas prices going up now?
“Renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure and increasing tension in the Middle East spiked oil prices recently,” Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement. “And with the cost of oil accounting for roughly 60% of what we pay at the pump, there will likely be some upward pressure on prices.”
Oil prices also jumped recently after Ukraine drones hit Russian refineries, according to AAA.
Here's where to find some of the cheapest gas in your area:
Average Retail Gas Prices by County
Here's a list of the average retail gas prices in Northern California counties, according to AAA as of Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Amador County
- $5.47 per gallon
Calaveras County
- $5.50 per gallon
Colusa County
- $5.44 per gallon
El Dorado County
- $5.65 per gallon
Nevada County
- $5.72 per gallon
Placer County
- $5.55 per gallon
Plumas County
- $5.27 per gallon
Sacramento County
- $5.45 per gallon
San Joaquin County
- $5.42 per gallon
Sierra County
- $5.65 per gallon
Solano County
- $5.46 per gallon
Stanislaus County
- $5.35 per gallon
Sutter County
- $5.32 per gallon
Tuolumne County
- $5.38 per gallon
Yolo County
- $5.44 per gallon
Yuba County
- $5.22 per gallon
Anyone who wants to save money while on the road can heed the following advice from AAA.
- Combine your errands into one trip
- Don't idle your car
- Go the speed limit
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