National Fuel Costs Rise as Crude Oil Reaches $95 per Barrel

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This week, the average cost of gasoline across the nation has risen to $4.47 per gallon, reflecting an increase of 16 cents from last week, as crude oil prices hover around $95 per barrel. California holds the title for the highest gas prices at $6.16 per gallon, with Washington, Hawaii, Nevada, and Oregon following closely. Meanwhile, the national diesel price has surged to $6.47 per gallon, a significant jump from $3.83 a year prior. According to AAA, crude oil prices had briefly peaked near $106 before experiencing a slight decline this week. Experts advise motorists to prepare for ongoing fluctuations as refineries make adjustments to their output in the upcoming fall season. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00Gas prices just climbed again this week, and drivers across the country are feeling it at

00:04every pump. The national average price for gasoline rose to 4.47 a gallon, up 16 cents

00:11from just the previous week, as crude oil traded near 95 a barrel. California remains the most

00:17expensive state in the country at $6.16 a gallon, followed by Washington, Hawaii, Nevada, and Oregon,

00:24rounding out the priciest states. Diesel has soared even higher, hitting 6.47 a gallon nationally,

00:31up from just $3.83 a gallon one year ago. A says crude oil had briefly traded even higher,

00:36near $106 a barrel, before easing slightly heading into this week. Analysts say drivers should brace

00:43for continued volatility at the pump through the fall as refineries adjust their production

00:48schedules, and seasonal demand patterns continue to shift across the country.

00:52Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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