San Diego County Gas Prices Rise For 15th Straight Day

SAN DIEGO — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose for the 15th consecutive day today and 20th time in the last 22 days, increasing 1.2 cents to $4.826.

The average price has increased 24.4 cents over the past 22 days, including 1.4 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

It is 10.8 cents more than one week ago, 28 cents higher than one month ago and 8.2 cents greater than one year ago. The average price has dropped $1.609 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

Meanwhile, the national average price dropped for the 23rd time in the last 25 days, decreasing a half-cent to $3.397. It has dropped 11.3 cents over the past 25 days, including eight-tenths of a cent Tuesday.

It is 2.1 cents less than one week ago, 1.8 cents less than one month ago, and 13.4 cents lower than one year ago. The national average price has dropped $1.619 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14.

"Oil prices have softened over the last week, helping to limit any upside at the pump, with strong economic data leading to concern that the Fed will continue to use interest rates to slow the economy," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which provides real-time gas price information from more than 150,000 stations. "This could weaken demand as we head into the peak summer driving season."