AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 1/5/18
National Average Price for Regular – Current: $2.490; Month Ago: $2.477; Year Ago: $2.364.
National Average Price for Diesel – Current: $2.893; Month Ago: $2.840; Year Ago: $2.527.
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