Rise in California gas price slows, remains record

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JASON DEAREN, Associated Press on October 9, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The rise in California gasoline prices has slowed after recent jarring increases, but nonetheless the cost of a gallon inched up to another record high, even as officials hope their emergency action will help ease the sticker shock.

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