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Average Riverside County Gas Price Rises To Highest Amount in Three Years

RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular
gasoline in Riverside County rose to its highest amount since Oct. 6, 2023
today, increasing 1.3 cents to $5.911.
The average price has risen eight consecutive days, increasing 15.4
cents, including 1.8 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil
Price Information Service. The streak of increases follows a run of 12
decreases in 13 days totaling 12.6 cents.
The average price is 14.8 cents more than a week ago, 7.7 cents higher
than one month ago and $1.26 above what it was one year ago. It is 46.2
cents less than the record $6.373 set Oct. 5, 2022.
The national average price rose to its highest amount since July 30,
2022, increasing 5.3 cents to $4.229. It has risen seven consecutive days,
increasing 20.9 cents, including 6.5 cents Tuesday.
The national average price is 24.9 cents more than one month ago and
$1.068 cents higher than one year. It is 78.7 cents less than the record $5.016
set June 14, 2022.
Copyright 2026, City News Service, Inc.
By: City News Service
April 29, 2026


