AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 5/18/18
National Average Price for Regular – Current: $2.914; Month Ago: $2.731; Year Ago: $2.338.
National Average Price for Diesel – Current: $3.167; Month Ago: $3.017; Year Ago: $2.499.
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