For an area that is as heavily populated and fast-growing as the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metropolitan area, one of the most important commodities in the area is gasoline. The fuel prices in the city vary widely between different gasoline stations; however hover a little below the national average. The illustrations below show the pattern of gasoline prices in the different areas.

Los Angeles Gas Prices - 3 Month Retail Regular Gasoline

This graph represents the average prices over the past 3 months for regular gasoline. Premium gasoline is typically more expensive. 

Los Angeles Gas Prices - 12 Month (1 Year) Retail Regular Gasoline

This graph represents the average prices over the past 12 months for regular gasoline. Premium gasoline is typically more expensive.

Los Angeles Gas Prices - 36 Month (3 Year) Retail Regular Gasoline

This graph represents the average prices over the past 36 months for regular gasoline. Premium gasoline is typically more expensive.

Los Angeles Gas Prices - 72 Month (6 Year) Retail Regular Gasoline

This graph represents the average prices over the past 72 months for regular gasoline. Premium gasoline is typically more expensive.