Southern California gas prices are falling … and falling

Gas prices have fallen for seven straight weeks in Southern California, and they’re continuing to drop as Christmas and the New Year draw closer.
A pipeline problem in the Pacific Northwest will likely spur a slight price hike in the coming days, but it should be shortlived, according to one industry expert.
Why the price decline?
Figures from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service show the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Los Angeles County fell over the past 52 days