SAN DIEGO — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 1.8 cents today to $3.832, its highest amount since Oct. 25, one day after increasing 3.9 cents.
The average price has risen 21 consecutive days and 27 of the past 28, increasing 51 cents, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 20.9 cents more than one week ago, 51.7 cents higher than one month ago and 27.9 cents greater than one year ago.
"We are seeing an unusual activity as far as maintenance. We had some break downs," said Marie Montgomery with AAA.
Those break downs include the Phillips 66 refinery in Carson which is being repaired from a fire last month.
Also driving up the prices is the switch to the summer blend.
The recent flooding that took place in the Midwest has also contributed to the increase in gas prices because the summer blend that has ethanol comes from middle of the country.
"The summer blend of gasoline is designed to burn more cleanly in high temperatures," said Montgomery.
The average price has risen 49.7 cents since the year began.