Drivers Line Up as Gas Prices Surge Nationwide
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St. Louis — Circle K offered a temporary 40-cent-per-gallon discount at its stations on Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., drawing drivers who filled up as local pump prices briefly fell below four dollars and customers reported relief; AAA reported the national average at about $4.56 per gallon the same day.
Billings, Mobile, Savannah and other markets reported higher regional averages this week: Montana reached about $4.47 on Thursday, some Mobile stations posted $4.59, and Georgia averaged roughly $4.00; drivers and ride-share workers described increased financial strain while retailers reported higher traffic during promotional hours and analysts pointed to supply and geopolitical pressures.
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Timeline
- 1. End of February: national average near $2.98 per gallon.
- 2. Approximately one month prior to Thursday: Montana statewide average about $3.80 per gallon.
- 3. One week prior to Thursday: Montana's average rose roughly 40 cents week-over-week.
- 4. Thursday: Circle K ran a 40¢-per-gallon promotion from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; AAA reported a national average around $4.56.
- 5. This week: local reports showed peaks (Mobile up to $4.59, Montana $4.47, Georgia about $4.00); drivers reported increased financial strain.
Why it matters
Your wallet is feeling the pinch. Gas prices are surging nationwide, affecting everyone from drivers to ride-share workers. If you're in a region with higher averages, like Montana or Mobile, you're likely feeling it more. Check local promotions, like Circle K's recent discount, to save some cents.
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