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Cheapest Gas in Town: Up, Up and Away

Know where to save money at the pump.

Looking to save a few bucks this week? Why not start with the gas for your vehicle.

The average price of gasoline in San Diego County reached $3.56 on Sunday, the highest since Oct. 4, 2008.

The two stations currently selling the cheapest gas in Santee are listed below. Local prices are according to GasBuddy.com and reflect prices within the last 24 hours.

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(Costco membership required):

  • Regular- $3.45
  • Premium- $3.65

Arco, and :

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  • Regular- $3.49
  • Premium- $3.69

County gas price average: $3.56, +12 cents from last week

State average: $3.56

National average: $3.17

(Averages according to AAA)

The 17th increase in 19 days pushed the average price 12 cents higher than a week ago, 21.3 cents above what it was one month ago and 63 cents greater than it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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