AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 6/08/18
National Average Price for Regular – Current: $2.934; Month Ago: $2.813; Year Ago: $2.358.
National Average Price for Diesel – Current: $3.203; Month Ago: $3.080; Year Ago: $2.504.
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