AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 7/26/24
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $3.519; Month Ago: $3.494; Year Ago: $3.687. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $3.825; Month Ago: $3.810; Year Ago: $3.921.
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