Gas prices hit another record high in San Diego

SAN DIEGO — The common worth of a gallon of self-serve common gasoline in San Diego County inched as much as a brand new report excessive Saturday, rising one- tenth of a cent to $6.02.4

The common worth had remained unchanged Friday after growing for 16 of the earlier 17 days, rising 24.4 cents, in accordance with figures from the AAA and Oil Value Info Service.

It’s 10.8 cents multiple week in the past, 27.2 cents larger than one month in the past and $1.86 better than one yr in the past.

The nationwide common worth remained unchanged at a report $4.59.

“The explanations for the rise usually are not simply the (Ukraine) conflict and a few refinery provide points, but additionally inflation and competitors for sources to provide diesel gasoline, which is about 50 cents dearer than common unleaded gasoline,” stated Doug Shupe, the Car Membership of Southern California’s company communications supervisor.

“Memorial Day journey will probably add to the demand for gasoline. The Auto Membership expects an 11% enhance in vacation weekend journey quantity in comparison with final yr.”