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Gas Prices Drop To Lowest Amount Since Last March In San Diego

Analysts have attributed the dropping prices to reduced demand and falling oil prices, both the result of the spread of the coronavirus.

SAN DIEGO, CA — The average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest decrease since Dec. 6, dropping 1.5 cents to $3.481, its lowest amount since March 23.

The average price has dropped seven of the past eight days, decreasing 5.7 cents, including 1 cent on Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

The average price is 5.2 cents less than one week ago and 7.6 cents lower than one month ago but 15.9 cents more than one year ago. It has fallen 12.1 cents since the start of the year.

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Analysts have attributed the dropping prices to reduced demand and falling oil prices, both the result of the spread of the coronavirus.

– City News Service

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