Gas Prices: Los Angeles Hits Record $6 Gallon

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Nationwide, gas prices have continued to plateau after last week's record high.

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The average price at the pump on Wednesday was about $4.24 a gallon, according to AAA, where it's hovered since Monday.

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But that reprieve isn't being felt in Los Angeles County, where gas is averaging $6.02 a gallon, a record for the nation's most populous county.

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Mechanical issues at refineries in California have lowered supply, driving up prices throughout the state.

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In addition, California is one of the first states to switch over to pricier summer gas blends.

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As demand increases with warm weather, and more regions adopt summertime blends, price hikes are likely to return to regions across the US.

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