The cheapest day to buy gasoline in California has changed, the experts say

"The cheapest day of the week to buy gasoline in California and most other states is Sunday, says a new report by gas price expert GasBuddy. The analysis released Feb. 18 was a shift from previous years' reports, in which Monday was said to be the cheapest day in most states. GasBuddy found that Sunday is the most consistently affordable day to fill up in most U.S. states 41 states while midweek, particularly Wednesday through Friday, tends to be more expensive, the report said."

"In California, Tuesday is the most expensive day. The difference is generally 4 to 9 cents per gallon, GasBuddy said. The report noted a sharp and predictable weekly swing in states that follow a pattern of price cycling, in which prices consistently are raised on a certain day of the week and then decline before the next spike. According to AAA, the average price in California as of Feb. 18 for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.59."

Sunday is the cheapest day to buy gasoline in 41 U.S. states, shifting away from previous years when Monday was typically least expensive. Midweek, particularly Wednesday through Friday, tends to be more expensive. In California, Tuesday is the most expensive day, with typical differences of 4 to 9 cents per gallon. Many states exhibit sharp weekly swings from price cycling, where prices are raised on a particular day and decline before the next spike. As of Feb. 18, the average price for regular unleaded in California is $4.59; Marin County averages $4.84 and Santa Clara County $4.62. The national average is $2.92.

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