Coronavirus In Minnesota: Gas Prices Fall Amid COVID-19 Fears
In Minnesota right now, the average is $2.18 per gallon. That's down 11 cents from last week, and 30 cents from a year ago.
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In Minnesota right now, the average is $2.18 per gallon. That's down 11 cents from last week, and 30 cents from a year ago.
Experts believe the weekend attack on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia could cause gas prices to jump 10 to 25 cents over the next few weeks.
The average cost of gas is $2.60 across Minnesota, which is 10 cents less than the national average.
AAA predicts gas prices will drop by at least 10 cents in the coming weeks.
Over past weeks, we've seen gas prices jump about 15 cents. In Minnesota, prices went from $2.62 to $2.79 since April 7, which is normal this time of year. Part of that jump comes from the annual switch to a different kind of gas.
Evers wouldn't tell reporters Tuesday how much he expected the group to recommend increasing the tax.
AAA says the price of crude oil has been slowly increasing since the beginning of the year.
The national average price of a gallon of regular-grade fuel is at $2.42 according to AAA, down 28 cents from last month.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has plummeted 22 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) over the past three weeks, to $2.51.
The average price for a gallon of unleaded in the Twin Cities is hovering right around $2.40. That's down 30 cents from last month's average.
According to AAA, the average gas price in Minnesota is $2.52/gallon, but it fluctuates between $2.25/gallon and $2.75/gallon.
AAA predicts 16 million Americans are taking flights, and up to 35 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles this weekend.
AAA estimates a record-setting 47 million people will hit the roads, rails and sky to celebrate the holiday.
Gas prices are rising, and on Wednesday Democrats said it's all President Donald Trump's fault.
If you're planning any road trips this summer, get ready to pay up at the pump.
In the Twin Cities, the gasoline is up 7 cents. WCCO looks at why this is happening and how you can compensate for the surge.
Crude oil prices are at the highest level in more than three years and expected to climb higher, pushing up gasoline prices along the way.
Just as one holiday road trip comes to an end, we're hearing that we shouldn't expect any Christmas presents in the gas prices department.
As sure as the sun goes down, drivers get worried when the cost of gas goes up. And if you take a quick cruise across the Twin Cities, you'll notice a steady climb in the price at the pump.
Labor Day weekend is the last big travel weekend of the summer. And it's coming at a time when gas prices here and across the country are on the rise.
The U.S. refines 17 million barrels of crude a day. About 15 percent of those refineries had to be closed due to Hurricane Harvey.
If you need to top off your gas tank, you might want to wait to find the best day to do it.
We could see the trend continue. Gas prices could go up another 20 to 40 cents by Memorial Day.
As people head home this week for Thanksgiving, there is one thing many are thankful for: Falling gas prices.
Officials with AAA said Monday that the average price for a gallon of gas across the Twin Cities fell to $1.99.
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"I've seen a lot of the discourse and everyone's like, 'They're just going to keep pushing it back forever.' So, it is kind of cool we're moving somewhere," said Olive Mannella, of Anoka.
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"Now that prices are changed, we're in a wait-and-see. Do people start drinking less? Do people start going out less? What happens to traffic counts? Does this still financially work? It's a big unknown," said Peter Poire-Odegard, who owns Roots Roasting in St. Paul.
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