Gas Price Hikes Slow Slightly After More Than 3 Weeks of Increases

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose today for the 24th consecutive day, but by only four-tenths of a cent, the smallest sum recorded during the streak.

The average price of $4.285 is the highest since Oct. 25, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. and is:

• 10.2 cents more than one week ago, 
• 57.5 cents higher than one month ago, and 
• 19.8 cents greater than one year ago.

The average price has risen 55.8 cents during the streak of increases, the longest since a 37-day streak from Jan. 26-March 2, 2012.

– City News Service