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Bay Area Gas Prices Continue Falling; Some Stations Drop Under $5/gallon

"It's a lot lower. I'm commuting from San Francisco down to San Mateo, so that definitely helps," said Toki Burke.

(CBS)

BURLINGAME – Gas prices have now dropped for the last 70 days. The national average for regular gas is now $3.89/gallon, and the average in California is now $5.31/gallon, according to AAA figures.

Many Bay Area drivers are noticing the change, as some stations are now charging less than $5 for a gallon of regular.

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"It's a lot lower. I'm commuting from San Francisco down to San Mateo, so that definitely helps," said Toki Burke. "I fill up every two weeks, so it's noticeable. Each time I come to the pump, it's definitely lower than the last time."


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