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(KTVU)- California‘s gas prices hit a new record-high on Tuesday, as the state continues to have the highest average gas prices in the United Statesaccording to AAA.

Gas prices in California hit a new average record of $6.02 a gallon, and they’re set to go even higher on July 1st when California’s gas tax increases again.

The city of San Rafael in Northern California recorded the highest average price in the state, with a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline costing drivers on average $6.27.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Orange County rose to a record Tuesday while the Los Angeles County average price moved to within four-tenths of a cent of the record.

The Orange County average price rose 3.6 cents to $6.049, erasing the previous record of $6.029 set March 29, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It has increased 19 of the past 20 days, rising 33.8 cents, including 1.6 cents Monday.

The Orange County average price is 21.5 cents more than one week ago, 28.7 cents higher than one month ago and $1.921 greater than one year ago.

The Los Angeles County average price rose 3.7 cents to $6.066, four-tenths of a cent less than the record $6.07 set March 28. It has risen 20 consecutive days, increasing 29.2 cents, including 1.6 cents Monday.

The Los Angeles County average price is 17.6 cents more than one week ago, 26 cents higher than one month ago and $1.892 greater than one year ago.

In the Bay Area, Marin County has the highest county average. Drivers there pay $6.27 per gallon, according to AAA. San Francisco follows closely behind with an average price of $6.26. The average price is also above $6.20 in Napa, San Mateo and Sonoma counties, the figures from AAA show.

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