Gas prices at the pump rose over the past week in the wake of higher oil prices, with experts foreseeing more increases as long as oil costs remain elevated.
The national average price for regular gas has risen by $0.08 over the past week, from $3.58 a gallon to $3.66 a gallon as of April 14, according to data from American Automobile Association (AAA). Compared to a month back, prices have jumped $0.20. Since March 29, the national average gas price has risen every single day. AAA blames the “main culprit” to be the high cost of oil, which is the key ingredient of gasoline, according to a press release on April 13. Oil is currently trading above $80 per barrel….