Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Gas prices 'unlikely' to fall

Gasoline prices are rising, and experts say it's "unlikely to turn around any time soon." Today's average for a regular gallon of gas is $3.50, according to AAA. It's nowhere near the record $5.01 it reached last June. Experts say the average price could reach $4 by June. 

*States with the highest average cost of gas: Hawaii: $4.93 and California: $4.55. 

The five states with the lowest average cost of gas: Texas: $3.12; Arkansas: $3.17; Mississippi: $3.17; Missouri: $3.18; and Oklahoma: $3.19. (USA TODAY 01/30/23) Gas prices going up in 2023? US drivers 'unlikely' to see drop soon (azcentral.com) 

*According to AAA Alabama, the average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in the state is $3.30, an increase of 12 cents over last week; 39 cents more last month. It was $3.07 last year. 

*In Louisiana, the average price of a gallon of gas was $3.50, according to AAA data.

*The largest weekly increases were seen in Colorado, Delaware, and Michigan as well as across southern states including Mississippi and Alabama.

No comments: