AT THE PUMP

The average price of gasoline in Southern California continued its rapid ascent, increasing 27.2 cents in one month to $1.701 for a gallon of self-serve regular unleaded, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. The club’s monthly Fuel Gauge Report, released Tuesday, is based on a survey of 2,800 gas stations.

City: March 8-13 Avg. Price

Bakersfield: $1.777

Blythe: 1.831

Burbank: 1.615

Fullerton: 1.642

Huntington Beach: 1.624

Long Beach: 1.646

Los Angeles: 1.652

Riverside: 1.688

San Bernardino: 1.699

San Diego: 1.732

Santa Barbara: 1.758

Santa Monica: 1.702

Ventura: 1.705

Woodland Hills: 1.635