SEATTLE – As gas prices across the U.S. continue to fall, Seattle drivers are now having to pay more than 50% above the national average for gasoline.
By the numbers:
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.066. Washington’s average, however, is $4.388 per gallon.
The price gets higher in the Seattle metro area though, with a gallon of regular costing $4.648 on average between Seattle, Bellevue and Everett. It’s even pricier in King County alone, sitting at $4.732 per gallon.
Some Seattleites are paying as much as 53% above the U.S. norm for gas, AAA says.
The other side:
This comes as the national gas average continues to creep downward, approaching $3 a gallon for the first time in four years. Several factors are behind the drop, including lower demand, cheaper crude oil prices and less-expensive winter-blend gasoline at the pump.
Compared to a year ago, the national average for gas was at $3.163 per gallon, while Washington’s was at $4.068, a statewide difference of 32 cents.
Believe it or not, King County actually doesn’t have the highest average gas prices in Washington, as Wahkiakum County is charging an average of $4.949 per gallon.
The cheapest gallon of gas can be found in the southeastern-most part of the state, with Asotin County’s average sitting at $3.782 per gallon.
Washington’s new gas tax just went into effect, up another 6 cents per gallon, so where can you find the cheapest gallon in the Pacific Northwest?
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The Source: Information in this story came from AAA.
트위터 공유: 시애틀 가스비 전국 평균보다 53% 비싸