AAA: Washington gas prices up 14 cents over year ago
Published 6:44 am Friday, September 3, 2010
SEATTLE — The AAA auto club says drivers hitting the road this Labor Day weekend in Washington will find gasoline prices 14 cents a gallon higher than they were this time last year.
The club reports Thursday that prices in Washington averaged $3.06 a gallon, compared to $2.92 a year ago.
It’s also 39 cents higher than the national average, $2.67, but down two cents in the past month in Washington.
Some prices around the state from the AAA survey:
Bellingham $3.12, Bremerton $3.03, Seattle-Bellevue-Everett $3.05, Tacoma $2.97, Olympia $3.02, Vancouver $2.99, Yakima $3.09, Tri-Cities $3.12, Spokane $3.06.
