A Union 76 gas pump in San Diego. (FILE staff photo)
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 2.8 cents to $4.814 on Saturday, one day after recording its highest increase since April 1, 2.9 cents.
The average price has risen for four consecutive days, increasing 6.8 cents, after a run of four straight minor decreases totaling eight-tenths of a cent, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
The average price is 6.9 cents more than one week ago and 4.9 cents more than one month ago, but 4.3 cents less than one year ago. It has dropped $1.82 since rising to a record $6.434 on Oct. 5, 2022.
The national average price rose for the fourth consecutive day, increasing eight-tenths of a cent to $3.149. It has risen 1.9 cents over the past four days, including four-tenths of a cent Friday. The increases follow a five-day streak of decreases totaling 3 cents.
The national average price is seven-tenths of a cent more than one week ago but six-tenths of a cent less than one month ago and 22.5 cents less than one year ago. It has dropped $1.867 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.
–City News Service