Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises For 41st Time in 42 Days

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular
gasoline in Riverside County rose today to its highest amount since Oct. 28,
2023, increasing 3.7 cents to $5.257.
  

The average price has risen 41 of the past 42 days, increasing $1.116,
including 7.4 cents on Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil
Price Information Service. It rose 20 consecutive days, was unchanged Feb. 18
and resumed increasing the next day.
  

The average price is 57.5 cents more than one week ago, 85.3 cents
higher than one month ago and 72.9 cents greater than one year ago. Despite the
recent increases, it is $1.116 less than the record $6.373 set on Oct. 5, 2022.
  

The national average price rose to its highest amount since May 28,
2024, increasing 3.9 cents to $3.578. It has risen 11 consecutive days,
increasing 59.6 cents, including 6.1 cents on Tuesday.
  

The national average price is 38 cents more than one week ago, 64.1
cents higher than one month ago and 49.7 cents greater than one year ago. It is
$1.438 less than the record $5.016 set on June 14, 2022.
  

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