The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County dropped Sunday for the 38th time in 39 days, falling 1 cent to $5.29, its lowest amount since March 11.
The average price has dropped 76.5 cents over the past 39 days, including 2 cents Saturday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It is 11.5 cents less than one week ago and 67.5 cents less than one month ago, but 86.5 cents more than one year ago.
The national average price dropped for the 37th time in 38 days, falling 1.1 cents to $3.867, its lowest amount since March 18. It has dropped 69.7 cents over the past 38 days, including 2.3 cents Saturday. The national average price is 7.1 cents less than one week ago and 55.9 cents less than one month ago, but 67.3 cents more than one year ago.