TAMPA, Fla. —
Retail gas prices jumped again as last minute travelers close out the summer driving season. Gas prices in the Southeast reached year-ago levels and the national average for regular retail gasoline is 8 cents more than a year ago today.
Last week an unexpected refinery fire in California and a pipeline leak in the Midwest caused retail gas prices to spike. In addition, the price of crude oil continues to trade at more than $90 a barrel.
“So much occurred in the last couple of weeks that has led to current pump prices,” said Jessica Brady, AAA spokeswoman, The Auto Club Group. “Elevated oil prices, domestic supply disruptions, tropical storms and more have led to the spike at the pump and it looks as though prices will continue to increase throughout the month. Hopefully, retail prices will drop after the Labor Day holiday when demand tends to fall and we switch to a cheaper fuel blend.”
A barrel of oil settled Friday at $92.87 on the New York Mercantile Exchange — $1.47 more than the week prior.
The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.69, an 8-cent increase from a week ago today. Tennessee’s average of $3.47 also increased 8 cents from last week. Florida’s average of $3.64 jumped 11 cents and Georgia’s average of $3.57 rose 9 cents from last week, respectively. Visit AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report (http://fuelgaugereport.aaa.com/) to find national, state and local metro market retail gasoline prices.
CURRENT AND PAST PRICE AVERAGES
Regular Unleaded Gasoline
Current Week Ago Month Ago Year Ago
National: $3.692 $3.610 $3.388 $3.606
Florida: $3.636 $3.534 $3.285 $3.627
Georgia: $3.573 $3.483 $3.261 $3.581
Tennessee: $3.470 $3.392 $3.118 $3.496
Local News
August 13, 2012
AAA: Motorists pay more for gas at end of summer driving season
- Local News
-
-
College bound
Noel Salaices poses next to his picture on the Advanced Placement Scholar wall at Dalton High School. (Matt Hamilton/The Daily Citizen)
Noel Salaices said he has become inspired over the past year to look beyond his circumstances and realize the blessings in his life.
Continued ... - From wallflower to class president
- Lakeshore Park aims to be regional sports hub
- Metro Dalton's jobless rate declines slightly
- Lara has always wanted to challenge herself
- Walking for Sharon
- May 22, 2013
- Still missing: Riders detour to visit with mother of MIA Vietnam vet
- Dalton Tea Party protests IRS actions
- Handel makes case for Senate candidacy
- May 21, 2013
- Infant dies in ‘tragic accident’
- Mountain Creek Academy: Webb says son kept her in school
- Phoenix High grad epitomizes persistence
- NWGCCA: Porter pushes past obstacles
- Armed robbery suspect arrested
- City Council approves new turf for soccer field at Lakeshore Park
-
Raw: Trucker Bumps I-5 Bridge Before Collapse
Raw: Texas Deputy Shot by Colo. Suspect Honored
Major Detours Following Wash. Bridge Collapse
American Held in Grisly Czech Murders
Raw: Jersey Shore Reopens for Summer
UK-bound Pakistan Plane Diverted, 2 Men Arrested
Officials: Tsarnaev Friend Linked to Slaying
Obama:Sexual Assault Threatens Trust in Military
Bridge Collapse Survivor: 'Rough Day'
Jersey Shore Open for Business
Raw: Memorial Day Flags Placed at Arlington
New Wheelchair Lift Promises More Access
First Person: Mom Discusses Famous Tornado Photo
Raw Video: Washington State Bridge Collapse
Boy Scouts Approve Plan to Accept Gay Boys
