The average price has risen 65 cents over the past 20 days, including 2.8 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
SAN DIEGO - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Sunday for the 18th time in 20 days, increasing 3 cents to $6.032, its highest amount since Oct. 17.
ABC 10News spoke to the owner of a flower shop in Bay Park about how the high prices are affecting his business. "But sometimes we have to raise $2 for a bundle or 50 cents for stem," the owner of Divine Flowers said."I drive around with the van. I noticed it's at least $22 more than I used to fill up the tank."The average price in San Diego rose 16 consecutive days, dropped a half-cent Thursday and 1.5 cents Friday, then resumed increasing Saturday. It is 21.3 cents more than one week ago, 68.5 cents higher than one month ago and 38 cents above what it was one year ago.
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