AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 7/12/24
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $3.538; Month Ago: $3.454; Year Ago: $3.541. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $3.878; Month Ago: $3.792; Year Ago: $3.849.
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