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Gas prices in California will go up about 3 cents on July 1 due to the state's excise tax on gasoline, which is adjusted each year.

Gas prices in California will go up about 3 cents on July 1 due to the state's excise tax on gasoline, which is adjusted each year.

After a slight dip a month ago, prices in Los Angeles have climbed over 14 cents in the last 16 days.

Prices are also inching down across California and the U.S., with the average American paying $4.098 for a regular gallon, down from $4.176 a week ago.

As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.

As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.

As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.

As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.

As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.