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4-Day Streak Of Rising Gas Prices Ends In San Diego County
The streak of increases followed a run of 23 decreases in 29 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A four-day streak of increases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County totaling 5 cents ended Monday with a decrease of one-tenth of a cent to $5.779.
The streak of increases, which included an increase of fourth-tenths of a cent Sunday, followed a run of 23 decreases in 29 days totaling 28.8 cents, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
The rising prices were caused by a substantial increase to Los Angeles wholesale gasoline prices, said Doug Shupe, the Automobile Club of Southern California's corporate communications manager.
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The average price is 3.4 cents more than one week ago and $1.702 higher than one year ago but 16.7 cents less than one month ago.
— City News Service
