The Brief
- Washington’s average gas price has reached $5.51 per gallon, nearly breaking the state’s all-time record, while the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett area set a new high of $5.72 on Tuesday.
- The surge is causing significant financial strain, with some commuters reporting nearly 50% cost increases since winter and others being forced to choose between food and fuel.
- Local gas stations are attempting to offer relief by selling fuel at zero profit or providing free food and water incentives to customers who purchase a minimum amount of gasoline.
SEATTLE – Gas prices nationwide have climbed to their highest levels since the start of the war in Iran. In Washington alone, the state average is just cents away from an all-time record.
As of Tuesday, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Washington reached $5.51, according to AAA. This is only 4 cents shy of the record $5.55 per gallon set on June 16, 2022.
Record prices in King County
By the numbers:
While the state average nears a milestone, some regions have already surpassed the state’s average price for a gallon of regular unleaded. In King County, the average price for a gallon of gas has hit $5.77.…