AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 5/25/18
National Average Price for Regular – Current: $2.969; Month Ago: $2.782; Year Ago: $2.372.
National Average Price for Diesel – Current: $3.208; Month Ago: $3.043; Year Ago: $2.510.
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