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San Diego Area Gas Price Records 2nd-Largest Increase Since 2015
The average price has risen 15 consecutive days, increasing 85.8 cents, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its second-largest increase since July 14, 2015, Wednesday, rising 11.9 cents to $5.602, its 20th record in 22 days.
The average price has risen 15 consecutive days, increasing 85.8 cents, including 10 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 70.7 cents more than one week ago, 90.8 cents higher than one month ago and $1.797 greater than one year ago.
"The situation at the pump is awful, but Americans have the power to reduce consumption and lower price," tweeted Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, which provides real-time gas price information from more than 150,000 stations.
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— City News Service
