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NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 30, 2026San Diego

San Diego County average gasoline price rises for 12th consecutive day

The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased 1.8 cents to $5.792 on Sunday, marking the 12th straight day of price hikes. This trend follows a total increase of 11 cents over the past 12 days, according to data from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.

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Why It Matters

Residents in San Diego County are paying $1.108 more per gallon for gasoline than they were one year ago, directly impacting household transportation costs.

Key Facts

  • The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County is $5.792.
  • Gas prices in San Diego County have risen for 12 consecutive days.
  • The price increased 1.8 cents on Sunday and 1.8 cents on Saturday.
  • The average price has risen 11 cents over the last 12 days.
  • The current price is 6.8 cents higher than one week ago.
  • The current price is 6.1 cents higher than one month ago.
  • The current price is $1.108 higher than one year ago.
  • The average price has increased $1.106 since the start of the U.S./Israel attack on Iran on Feb. 28.
  • The national average gas price is $4.078, a decrease of three-tenths of a cent.
  • The national average price has increased $1.096 since the attack on Iran.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAAA“Source of gas price data.”personPatrick De Haan“Head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.”organizationGasBuddy“Provider of real-time gas price information.”locationSan Diego County“The geographic area experiencing the gas price increase.”organizationOil Price Information Service“Source of gas price data.”locationIran“Referenced in relation to the start of a joint U.S./Israel attack.”