US Gas Prices Rise 22 Cents in 30 Days, Diesel Up 24 Cents

The current average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the US is $3.595, the highest ever for this time of year. Prices have risen over 2 cents since last week and are up over 22 cents from 30 days ago, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, Wright Express and the Oil Price Information Service. One month ago the US gas average was at $3.368 per gallon.

The biggest increase was on the West Coast, where gas prices were up six cents and remained the most expensive of the major regions at $3.92 per gallon.A gallon of regular gas in San Diego on Tuesday was at $4.037, the highest since Aug. 13, 2008. The record high in San Diego was $4.63 set on June 19, 2008.

Diesel fuel is currently averaging $3.96 a gallon. One month ago diesel was $3.71 a gallon. In California, diesel is way over $4, more in the $4.30 – $4.50 range.

If your small-to-mid-sized business has a fleet of cars, trucks, vans or equipment to deliver your product or service, high gas prices can have a huge impact on your bottom line.  FieldLogix  fleet GPS tracking system can help you to reduce your fuel expenses and become more efficient in delivering your product or service.

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