gasoline

Gasoline prices have risen in much of the country over the last week as crude oil prices rose to over $50 per barrel.

Average retail gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 2.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.20/g yesterday.

Average retail gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.25/g.

This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.17/g.

Just four states- South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi and New Jersey currently enjoy a state average under $2 per gallon, but by Halloween that number could quadruple.

With the conclusion of Labor Day weekend comes the end of the summer driving season in the world's largest gasoline consuming country, setting the stage for gasoline demand and prices to fall.

As oil prices have continued to lift, gasoline prices may see additional slight increases in some parts of the country again this week, but overall, gasoline and diesel prices remain very low.

Prices yesterday were 56.0 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 6.3 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

The national average has decreased 14.6 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 52.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

Average retail gasoline prices in Wyoming have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week.