Ghastly gas prices haunt consumers at the pump
(October 26, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The recent surge in the price of gas may seem spooky this Halloween, but it’s not frightening people away from driving as demand continues to rise. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline rose six cents over the past week to hit $3.38. The pump price has gone up every day in the past 27 days, adding approximately 20 cents to the cost of a gallon of gas, according to AAA.