AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 4/13/18
National Average Price for Regular – Current: $2.697; Month Ago: $2.523; Year Ago: $2.405.
National Average Price for Diesel – Current: $2.991; Month Ago: $2.934; Year Ago: $2.530.
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