Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise. What you should know.
The national average for gas prices stood at about $3.82 a gallon on Thursday — almost 30 cents higher than that seen one month ago, according to motor club AAA. While today's prices at the pump remain far lower than they were last year, when energy costs soared worldwide in the months following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, experts say such a jump is unusual.
People are also reading… There are a few factors causing oil prices to rise, Gross and Kloza say, including global supply production cuts and impacts of this summer's extreme heat on refineries.WHY ARE GAS PRICES RISING? BLAME THE HEAT AND PRODUCTION CUTSThis summer's record temperatures are partly to blame for the rising gas prices.
Still,"the fact that some refineries are struggling has meant that the ones who are able to operate are making really nice profits," he said. Today's U.S. domestic demand is about 9 million barrels a day, about a half a million below expectations for peak summer months, but the country is exporting a lot of gasoline, he added.
On Tuesday, according to the AAA, California had the highest gas prices in the nation at an average of $5.01 a gallon. Washington and Oregon followed at $4.96 and $4.92, respectively. "If you could guarantee we're not going to have tropical storm force or hurricane winds in the Gulf of Mexico, I'd say it's going to be clear sailing for the rest of the year. But that's a real fly in the ointment," Kloza said, pointing to the unprecedented water temperatures the region has seen recently.HOW CAN I SAVE GAS?If you're looking to save money and cut back on trips to the pump, there are a few ways you can maximize your mileage per gallon.
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