As of March 3, gas prices in Union City range from $3.83 to $3.91 for a gallon of regular unleaded. So for you fancy folk who pump super unleaded gas, you're paying more than $4 a gallon.
Yeah, you might consider airing up those tires and biking to work.
According to AAA's Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the statewide average is $3.81 for a gallon of regular unleaded, far higher than the national average of $3.43.
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If you've paid attention, you've noticed prices jumping almost daily. In fact, the state and national averages jumped four cents between March 2 and March 3. Just a month ago, the California average was $3.36. And though it may have seemed outrageous a year ago, some of us might be willing to lose our morals to pay $3.01 again.
The recent price hikes are due to tensions in the Middle East and Northern Africa and fear that oil supplies may be disrupted, according to a AAA market report released Monday.
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Looking to fill up in Union City? Valero tops our list in this week's gas report with the lowest price for a gallon of regular unleaded.
Here's a look at prices for regular unleaded gas in Union City as of March 3, ranked cheapest to highest:
Valero (31890 Alvarado Boulevard at Dyer Street) $3.83 (31300 Alvarado Niles Rd., near Union Landing) $3.85
Alvarado 76 (31901 Alvarado Blvd. at Dyer Street)
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