Jan 8, 2024 - News
San Diego gas prices are higher than the California average
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Another day, another thing that's more expensive in San Diego than the rest of the country.
Driving the news: Nationally, gas prices are down to $3ish a gallon, which plays a big role in consumers' spending budgets and can impact how positively or negatively they view the economy.
- Yes, but: Gas is most expensive in California, at $4.71 per gallon on average.
Zoom in: The average price at the pump around the San Diego metro is at $4.751 today, per AAA.
State of play: San Diego gas prices have steadily fallen to under $5 a gallon, since soaring to $6.25 in September.
- They bottomed out at $4.73 just before Christmas and have been ticking up since.