AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 03/23/18
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded
Current: $2.591
Month Ago: $2.523
Year Ago: $2.290
National Average Price for Diesel
Current: $2.934
Month Ago: $2.961
Year Ago: $2.024
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