San Diego County average gas price drops for 51st time in 54 Days

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The average price of a gallon of self-serve gasoline in San Diego County dropped today for the 51st time in 54 days, decreasing seven-tenths of a cent to $2.797, its lowest amount since Dec. 31, 2016.

The average price is 3 cents less than a week ago, 32.2 cents lower than a month ago and $1.289 below what it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It has fallen 80.5 cents since the start of the year, including a half-cent on Monday.

The average price fell 44 consecutive days, rose three-tenths of a cent on April 19, dropped each...