Gas prices are continuing to rise even though demand is falling. Triple-A spokeswoman, Meredith Mitts, says crude oil prices are setting the bar. She says because we’re seeing these rising crude oil prices, the pump prices continue to go up. Another reason for the higher prices is rising concerns over the potential for war overseas.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Wisconsin is $3.22, that’s up a dime in the past week – and a 23-cent increase the past month.
The average price for a gallon of gas in Iowa is $3-23, that’s up 8-cents a gallon in the past week – and up 18-cents the past month.