Gas price across the country have been rising almost daily. According to Triple-A, the national average for a gallon of regular is 3.82. Californians are paying the most at 5.29 a gallon. San Luis Obispo County residents are paying 25 cents more at 5.54 a gallon and Santa Barbara County is averaging 5.29. Experts blame hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, refinery issues, and Labor Day travel demand as factors for the rising prices.
