AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 07/14/2017
National Average Price for Regular – Current: $2.255; Month Ago: $2.324; Year Ago: $2.217.
National Average Price for Diesel – Current: $2.444; Month Ago: $2.488; Year Ago: $2.360.
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