Gas prices inch higher due to West Coast surge
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price increased by 2.2 cents this week, reaching $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This rise is primarily attributed to sharp gas price increases on the West Coast, where refinery maintenance and outages have had a ripple effect on neighboring states. “While most of the country has experienced a relatively quiet week for gas prices, […]