Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises To Highest Amount Since Oct. 27, 2023

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular
gasoline in Riverside County rose today to its highest amount since Oct. 27,
2023, increasing 3.5 cents to $5.292.
  

The average price has risen 42 of the past 43 days, increasing $1.151,
including 3.7 cents on Wednesday, 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 52.1 cents more than one week ago, 86.1 cents
higher than one month ago and 77.9 cents greater than one year ago. Despite the
recent increases, it is $1.081 less than the record $6.373 set on Oct. 5, 2022.
  

The national average price rose to its highest amount since May 25,
2024, increasing 2 cents to $3.598. It has risen 12 consecutive days,
increasing 61.6 cents, including 3.9 cents on Wednesday.
  

The national average price is 34.7 cents more than one week ago, 65.4
cents higher than one month ago and 51.8 cents greater than one year ago. It is
$1.418 less than the record $5.016 set on June 14, 2022.
  

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