5 States With The Fastest Rising Gas Prices
If you live in these 5 states you might want to consider driving less.
While gas prices are rising fast once again for most of the United States thanks to President Biden, there are five states where gas prices are rising faster than expected and Americans who have to deal with it aren’t happy.
According to Newsweek, the American Automobile Association (AAA) found that the national average for a gallon of gas stood at $3.48 a gallon which is an increase of 61 cents when compared to just one month ago.
So far, only three states: Oregon, Idaho and Hawaii have seen their gas prices decline since last Christmas.
Gas prices are rising for a number of reasons including inflation caused by President Biden, the war in Ukraine and better weather.
AAA’s Devin Gladden explained, “Two major trends have contributed to rising pump prices this month across the country. Milder-than-expected weather has helped to keep gasoline demand robust and the price of oil has been steadily rising above $80 per barrel.”
The five states with the greatest increase in gas prices are:
Colorado – with an increase of +0.92 cents when compared to last month. The average for a gallon of gas is $3.74.
Georgia – with an increase of +0.65 cents when compared to last month. The average for a gallon of gas is $3.36.
Florida – with an increase of +0.58 cents when compared to last month. The average for a gallon of gas is $3.56.
Ohio – with an increase of +0.58 cents when compared to last month. The average for a gallon of gas is $3.46.
Delaware – with an increase of +0.57 cents when compared to last month. The average for a gallon of gas is $3.49.
