AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 3/15/24
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $3.438; Month Ago: $3.278; Year Ago: $3.466. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $4.035; Month Ago: $4.099; Year Ago: $4.335.
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