Gas prices hit highest amount since 2008

The 33rd consecutive daily increase on Monday pushed the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County to $4.316, its highest level since July 25, 2008. The average price rose seven-tenths of a cent today and is 24.5 cents more than one week ago, 57.1 cents higher than a month ago and 56.8 cents greater than a year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil