SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- At $2.87, the national gas price average jumped six cents on the week in part due to the White House’s decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran.
That's according to Marilyn Buskol of AAA South Dakota.
As a result, she says 36 states are seeing gas prices that are a nickel or more expensive than last Monday. KELO.com News spotted one gas station on Cliff Avenue with selling regular unleaded gasoline at $2.99 a gallon this morning.
“The Administration’s move combined with the switchover to summer blends, growing global demand and shrinking supply continues to fuel pump prices as we approach the summer driving season,” Buskohl said. “AAA predicts that the national average may reach $3/gallon this summer, especially if crude oil prices continue to increase.”
Motorists are seeing 19 percent of gas stations selling gas for $3.01 or more, according to AAA. Today’s gas price is 16-cents more expensive than one month ago and 53-cents more than one year ago.
South Dakota Average Gas Prices: Current Avg. $2.738; Yesterday Avg. $2.737; Week Ago Avg. $2.686; Month Ago Avg. $2.609; Year Ago Avg. $2.360
Quick Stats
- The nation’s top 10 most expensive markets are: California ($3.69), Hawaii ($3.67), Washington ($3.38), Alaska ($3.31), Nevada ($3.30), Oregon ($3.28), Utah ($3.15), Idaho ($3.14), Connecticut ($3.04) and Pennsylvania ($3.04).
- The nation’s top 10 states with the largest weekly increases are: Ohio (+15 cents), Missouri (+12 cents), Kentucky (+11 cents), Minnesota (+11 cents), Delaware (+10 cents), Florida (+10 cents), Colorado (+9 cents), Maryland (+8 cents), Oklahoma (+8 cents) and West Virginia (+8 cents).
Source: AAA South Dakota