Community Corner
Gas Prices Break $4 a Gallon in Sherman Oaks
Middle East unrest to push prices even higher in the coming months.
Gas prices tripped the $4 mark this week in Sherman Oaks and look likely to keep rising. Unrest in the Middle East, most specifically the OPEC nation of Libya, pushed oil prices Tuesday to more than $93 a barrel, the largest gain in over 2 1/2 years.
“It stinks,” says Mark Stein, a local commuter. “I'm sick of it.”
Once again, the 76 station at 4822 Van Nuys Blvd. saw the sharpest increase in price. While regular gasoline remained at $3.89 a gallon, the price for Plus climbed to $4.09 a gallon. Premium was listed at $4.19 a gallon.
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“Yes, I know,” said 76 clerk Raul, who wouldn't give his last name, when told his station had the highest price in Sherman Oaks. He referred Patch.com to his manager, who did not return calls.
“The worst is yet to come,” said Carmen Flores, another driver who had heard oil futures were up, soon to reflect a hike at the pump.
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Gas costing above $4 a gallon was also reported by Motortrend.com at the 76 station at 15401 Ventura Blvd.
The cheapest gas, according to Motortrend.com: the Shell station at 4804 Coldwater Canyon Ave., with $3.47 for regular; The 76 station at 12909 Magnolia Blvd., with $3.59 for Plus; and the Shell station at 4441 Van Nuys Blvd.
