Gas Prices in San Diego and Nationwide Continue Gradual Decline

In San Diego County, the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline fell again on Monday, marking the 20th decrease in the past 21 days. The price dipped by one-tenth of a cent to $5.196, following a half-cent drop the day before. Over the past 21 days, the average price has decreased by 15.8 cents, including a 1.5 cent drop on Saturday, according to data from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. Currently, the price is 7.3 cents lower than it was a week ago and 17.9 cents lower than a month ago. However, it remains 36 cents higher than it was a year ago. Since peaking at a record $6.435 on October 5, 2022, the price has fallen by $1.239.

Nationally, the average price of gasoline also saw a decline, dropping for the 10th time in 11 days to $3.59 per gallon, a decrease of one-tenth of a cent. Over the past 11 days, the national average has fallen by 5.2 cents, including a two-tenths of a cent drop on Sunday. Compared to a week ago, the national average is down by 2.9 cents, and it is 8.6 cents lower than a month ago. Despite these decreases, it is still 5 cents higher than it was a year ago. Since reaching a record high of $5.016 on June 14, 2022, the national average has dropped by $1.426.

On Monday, the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County decreased for the 20th time in the last 21 days, dropping by one-tenth of a cent to $5.196. This followed a half-cent decrease the previous day.

According to data from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service, the average price has fallen by 15.8 cents over the past 21 days, including a 1.5-cent drop on Saturday. Compared to a week ago, the price is down by 7.3 cents, and it is 17.9 cents lower than a month ago. However, it is still 36 cents higher than it was a year ago. Since reaching a record high of $6.435 on October 5, 2022, the price has decreased by $1.239.