The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in California fell 16 cents to $5.64 in the past week, marking nearly four consecutive weeks of price decreases at the pump, AAA announced Thursday. “Crude oil prices are down as the U.S. and Iran reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,” AAA Mountain West Group spokesperson Doug Johnson said in a statement. “These sliding gas prices are welcome news for millions of people who are preparing to travel for Independence Day in record numbers starting next weekend.” Here’s a look at the average price of gas in cities across Central and Northern California, per AAA: San Francisco: $5.77 Oakland: $5.70 San Jose: $5.65 Sacramento: $5.65 Fresno: $5.58 Stockton: $5.51 On the national scale, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is down to $3.99 for the first time since March 30, according to AAA. War with Iran 18 hours ago Food and gas prices in the Bay Area could take time to drop after deal with Iran Oil Gas Jun 14 Oil and gas prices could take months to return to normal after Iran deal ...read more read less