Average Gas Price Drops For 39th Consecutive Day In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped Sunday for the 39th consecutive day since rising to a record, decreasing 1.7 cents to $5.708, its lowest amount since March 9.

The average price has decreased 66.5 cents during the streak, including 3.8 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. The streak of decreases follows a run of 19 increases in 20 days totaling 35.5 cents.

The average price is 17.8 cents less than one week ago and 59.1 cents lower than one month ago, but $1.394 more than one year ago. It has dropped 66.5 cents since rising to a record $6.373 June 15.

The national average price dropped for the 40th consecutive day following an 18-day streak of increases, decreasing 1.6 cents to $4.366. It has dropped 65 cents over the past 40 days, including 3.1 cents Saturday, after rising 41.5 cents during the 18-day streak of increases.

The national average price is 16.6 cents less than one week ago and 56 cents lower than one month ago, but $1.211 more than one year ago. It has dropped 65 cents since rising to a record $5.016 June 14.

— City News Service