State and Local Gas Averages Move with National Trends
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United States. Local and state fuel averages shifted this week as national gasoline prices rose slightly while several states reported lower or steady pump costs. AAA and GasBuddy reported statewide changes Monday: Georgia fell to $2.64 per gallon, South Carolina held near $2.47, Michigan rose to about $2.96, and Peoria averaged $2.85. Analysts attributed movements to crude oil price shifts toward $60 per barrel, winter-blend supplies, refinery issues and local supply differences. Drivers saw mixed weekly changes compared with last month and last year. Price impacts varied across metropolitan and rural markets. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Several weeks of national gasoline declines culminated in a seven-week downtrend.
- 2. Crude oil prices recovered toward $60 per barrel, influencing wholesale fuel costs.
- 3. This week, GasBuddy and AAA released Monday reports showing mixed state-level changes.
- 4. Georgia and South Carolina reported lower averages while Michigan and Peoria recorded increases.
- 5. Station-level price ranges and cash-discounted offers produced local variation across markets.
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