September 7, 2025

Gas Prices Rise in San Diego County

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Gas prices in San Diego County have reached an average of $4.699 per gallon, marking the highest price since June 2022. Over the last month, prices have increased by 14.3 cents, influenced by factors like refinery maintenance and reduced processing capacity. While these prices are lower than last year’s record peak of $6.434, residents feel the financial burden as costs continue to climb. Nationally, gas prices have seen a minor decline, but regional trends indicate ongoing fluctuations that may impact consumers’ budgets.

San Diego, California – The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County has reached $4.699, marking a slight increase of one-tenth of a cent as of Saturday. This price is the highest recorded in the region since June 9, 2022, as gas prices continue to fluctuate due to various factors affecting the oil market.

Over the past week, the average price of gasoline in San Diego County has risen by 1.5 cents, while it has increased by 14.3 cents over the last month. Compared to the same time last year, the price has only risen by one-tenth of a cent. However, it is important to note that this represents a significant drop of $1.735 from the record high of $6.434, which was reached on October 5, 2022.

On a national level, the average price for gasoline has experienced a minor decline, falling four-tenths of a cent to $3.20. Although this figure is up by eight-tenths of a cent from last week and 3 cents from a month ago, it is still 9.5 cents lower than the average price one year ago. Moreover, the national price has decreased by $1.816 from its record high of $5.016, set on June 14, 2022.

In San Diego specifically, the price of gasoline increased by four-tenths of a cent on Monday to an average of $4.695, reflecting a trend where prices have risen for 12 of the last 13 days. During that time, the average price has gone up by 14.9 cents and is reported to be 6.2 cents higher than the previous week. Compared with the preceding month, it is 15.1 cents higher, although it remains 1.3 cents lower than the same period last year.

The statewide average cost per gallon of gasoline across California was recorded at $4.59 as of Friday, showing an increase of nearly 8 cents from the prior week and a 12-cent jump from last month. However, this average is still 4 cents lower than it was a year ago.

In the Los Angeles-Long Beach area, the average gas price stands at $4.61 per gallon, representing a 14-cent increase from the last month and slightly exceeding last year’s prices. Observations indicate that gas prices across Southern California have surged by 10 cents or more over the last week, marking the second significant increase this year.

Several factors have contributed to the recent uptick in prices. One primary reason is unplanned refinery maintenance, which has caused wholesale prices to spike and contributed to rising prices across Southern California. Additionally, Phillips 66 announced its plans to close its Wilmington refinery next year, which is expected to eliminate more than 8% of California’s crude oil processing capacity, further stressing supply.

As fuel prices continue to rise, consumers may feel the effects as they budget for their daily commutes. Whether this trend will persist remains to be seen, but current statistics reflect an increasing cost burden for drivers.

In summary, the gas price situation demonstrates notable fluctuations at both local and national levels, influenced by maintenance issues in refineries and reductions in processing capacity. With the current price levels in San Diego County reaching peaks not seen in over a year, it remains essential for residents to stay informed on the market trends that dictate gas prices.

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