San Diego Gas Price Records Largest Increase Since September 2019

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County recorded its largest increase Thursday since Sept. 28, 2019.

The average price increased 8 cents to $4.975, its 14th record in 16 days.

"In addition to oil prices spiking due to concerns about Russian oil supply being removed from Western markets, Southern California is experiencing some supply issues that tend to happen during the spring when refineries typically undergo maintenance," Auto Club spokesman Doug Shupe said in a statement. "The California Energy Commission reported that the state's gasoline stocks are down by about six percent from last week, which also puts upward pressure on gas prices."

The average price in San Diego County has risen 28 of the past 31 days, increasing 35.1 cents, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. The average price was $4.895 Wednesday, $4.783 one week ago, $4.656 one month ago, and $3.743 one year ago.

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in California was $4.940 Thursday, while the average national price was $3.728, according to AAA.