AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report for Friday, 8/25/23
National Average Price for Regular Unleaded Current: $3.828; Month Ago: $3.636; Year Ago: $3.878. National Average Price for Diesel Current: $4.360; Month Ago: $3.900; Year Ago: $4.989.
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