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NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsSeptember 4, 2026San Diego

San Diego County average gasoline price rises to $5.898 per gallon

The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County increased by 4.2 cents on Thursday to reach $5.898, marking the highest price point since June 9. This rise follows a trend where prices have increased on 15 of the past 16 days.

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Why It Matters

Residents in San Diego County are paying $1.204 more per gallon than they were one year ago, directly impacting household transportation costs.

Key Facts

  • The average price of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County is $5.898 as of Thursday.
  • The price increased by 4.2 cents on Thursday.
  • Gas prices in San Diego have risen on 15 of the past 16 days.
  • The total increase over the past 16 days is 21.6 cents.
  • The current San Diego price is 15.2 cents higher than one week ago.
  • The current San Diego price is 14.6 cents higher than one month ago.
  • The current San Diego price is $1.204 higher than one year ago.
  • The price has increased $1.212 since the start of the U.S./Israel attack on Iran on Feb. 28.
  • The national average gasoline price is $4.143.
  • The national average price has increased $1.161 since the attack on Iran.

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