AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 10/14/22
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $3.903; Month Ago: $3.703; Year Ago: $3.297. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $5.215; Month Ago: $4.995; Year Ago: $3.508.
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