The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose to its highest amount of 2021 Sunday, increasing two-tenths of a cent to $4.325.
The average price is eight-tenths of a cent more than one week ago, 1.1 cents higher than one month ago and $1.18 greater than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.
The previous 2021 high was Saturday’s average of $4.323. Before that, the high was $4.322 on Sept. 6, Labor Day. The overall record is $4.688 set on Oct. 8, 2012.