Gas prices back on the rise in Washington
Something for drivers to consider while idling along their Western Washington commutes: gas prices.
Gas prices had been falling for a record 14 weeks earlier this month. GasBuddy reports that trend is over, and they are on the rise.
The average price for regular gas in Washington state is $5.17 per gallon (higher than the national average of $3.78), according to AAA. That's up 52 cents from a week ago.
The Seattle/Bellevue/Everett average is $5.34, which is up about 50 cents from a week ago.
It's a similar story in Tacoma where the average is $5.26, up 63 cents from a week ago.
In short, gas is already expensive, and it's getting more expensive. Perhaps it's best to start thinking long term — lifestyle, work style, where to live — to rely less on our cars, because we're not Cruisin' anymore.
This segment on gas prices originally appeared in the Sept. 29, 2022 Today So Far newsletter.
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Dyer Oxley
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Dyer Oxley joined KUOW as an Online Editor/Producer in 2020, handling day-to-day upkeep of the station’s website while providing editorial oversight. He also helms KUOW’s Today So Far newsletter, an insightful daily roundup of what KUOW is reporting ... so far.
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