Average ​Gas Price Increases To Another Record High In SD County

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline hit a record high for the third consecutive day in San Diego County.

The average price increased four-tenths of a cent Friday to $4.740. Prior to Wednesday, the San Diego County record high was $4.725 set Oct. 8, 2012. That record was broken when the average price hit $4.726 on Wednesday.

The average price in San Diego County has risen 17 times in 18 days, increasing 11.6 cents, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The average price was $4.736 Thursday, $4.701 one week ago, $4.627 one month ago, and $3.546 one year ago.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in California was $4.728 Friday, while the average national price was $3.528, according to AAA.

"Oil prices continue to push toward $100 a barrel, but Los Angeles wholesale gasoline prices have plunged by about 14 cents a gallon since Monday, so we could see pump prices pause or drop soon if that trend continues," Auto Club spokesman Doug Shupe said in a news release.

"With premium fuel prices now averaging over $5 a gallon in many areas, the Auto Club urges drivers to double-check their vehicle owner manuals to find out if premium fuel is required or just recommended. If it is just recommended, regular unleaded gas is safe to use, according to the Auto Club’s Automotive Research Center."