Average San Diego Area Gas Price Drops To Lowest Amount Since March 7

SAN DIEGO, CA — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped Thursday for the 57th consecutive day since rising to a record, decreasing 1.5 cents to $5.373, its lowest amount since March 7.

The average price has decreased $1 since rising to a record $6.373 on June 15, including 1.63 cents Wednesday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. It is 13.7 cents less than one week ago and 69.9 cents lower than one month ago, but $1.026 more than one year ago.

The national average price dropped for the 58th consecutive day since rising to a record, decreasing 2 cents to $3.99. It has dropped $1.026 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14.

The national average price is 14.9 cents less than one week ago and 68.8 cents lower than one month ago, but 80.5 cents more than one year ago.

— City News Service