A car is fueled at a gas station near the San Diego State University campus.
A car is fueled at a gas station near the San Diego State University campus. Photo by Megan Wood via inewsource

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose four-tenths of a cent today to $4.625, ending a streak of 11 consecutive decreases.

The average price dropped 6.4 cents during the streak, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 2.6 cents less than one week ago, 2.5 cents less than one month ago and 86.8 cents less than one year ago. It has dropped $1.81 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

“We are entering the time of year when gasoline demand typically drops, and on Nov. 1, Southern California gas stations will be allowed to sell the winter-blend gasoline which is cheaper to produce and less expensive for consumers,” said Doug Shupe, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s corporate communications manager.

The national average price dropped for the 11th consecutive day, decreasing six-tenths of a cent to $3.13. It is 4.7 cents less than one week ago, 9.3 cents less than a month ago and 38.8 cents less than one year ago. It has dropped $1.886 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.

-City News Service