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San Diego Gas Prices Near Record High Amid Ongoing Conflict
San Diego drivers are facing record-high gas prices in 2026. The average price for regular unleaded reached $6.371 per gallon on Saturday, just 6.3 cents shy of the all-time county record.
This milestone marks the 12th consecutive day of price increases at the pump, with the average rising 4.5 cents alone on Saturday.
The surge in prices can be attributed to the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, which has disrupted oil markets and led to higher crude-oil costs.
Energy analysts point to the lingering volatility around the Strait of Hormuz as a key factor driving up pump prices across the region.