San Diego Gas Prices Hit $6.19 After 31 Consecutive Daily Increases
The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline in San Diego County reached $6.199 on Saturday. This marks the 31st consecutive daily price increase in the past 32 days.
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose to $6.199 on Saturday. This increase of 1.3 cents marks the 31st daily rise in the last 32 days. The price is the highest recorded since May 8 of this year. Data from the Automobile Club of Southern California confirms the steady upward trend.
Gas prices have climbed by 51.7 cents over the past month. The current price is 14.8 cents higher than one week ago. Compared to one year ago, the cost per gallon is up by $1.42. Drivers in the region face significantly higher fuel costs than in most other parts of the country.
Geopolitical Conflict Drives Costs Higher
The average price has increased by $1.513 since February 28. This date coincides with the start of the joint U.S. and Israel conflict with Iran. The situation has pushed global oil prices higher. These increases have accelerated at local gas pumps.
Kandace Redd, senior public affairs specialist at the Automobile Club of Southern California, cited Middle East supply concerns. She noted that California imports significant amounts of oil from the region. Oil prices have fallen slightly from earlier this week. However, a significant drop is needed to lower local pump prices.
National Averages Reflect Similar Trends
The national average gas price reached $4.475 on Saturday. This was the 19th increase in the last 20 days. The price is 16.5 cents higher than one week ago. It is $1.276 higher than the same period last year.
The national average has risen by $1.493 since the conflict began. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, stated this is the highest level for this time of year. Data comes from over 150,000 reporting stations. The trend shows a sustained period of rising fuel costs.
