Gas Prices Soar Past $4 in Encino

Sorry—you're not hallucinating.

Gas prices around town have risen well beyond $4, with a local 76 station charging $4.29 for a gallon of basic unleaded.

Encino prices range from $4.07 to $4.29 for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline.

The average price in Los Angeles County rose Sunday for the 19th consecutive day, increasing 1.9 cents to $4.163, the highest since Aug. 7, 2008. That's 8.8 cents higher than a week ago, 22.9 cents above what it was one month ago and $1.062 greater than it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

The average price is 46.3 cents less than the record high of $4.626 set on June 21, 2008.

So check here to save money and find the cheapest gas in Encino. These are the lowest gas prices for regular fuel in the past 24 hours, according to GasBuddy.com. Click the station links if you want to know the cost for midgrade or premium fuel:

$4.07 a gallon at ARCO, 15711 Victory Blvd., at Haskell Avenue

$4.15 a gallon at 76, 16505 Victory Blvd., at Hayvenhurst Avenue

$4.15 a gallon a Chevron, 16455 Victory Blvd., at Hayvenhurst Avenue

$4.17 a gallon at Mobil, 5553 White Oak Ave., at Burbank Boulevard

$4.18 a gallon at Mobil, 17661 Ventura Blvd., at White Oak Avenue

$4.19 a gallon at Shell, 17660 Burbank Blvd., at White Oak Avenue

$4.27 a gallon at Chevron, 18081 Ventura Blvd., at Lindley Avenue

$4.29 a gallon at Shell, 16801 Ventura Blvd., at La Maida Street

$4.29 a gallon at 76, 16900 Ventura Blvd., at Balboa Boulevard