MARION, Iowa (KCRG) – Gas prices across Iowa have climbed sharply in recent weeks, with the average cost for a gallon of regular reaching $3.69 statewide.
That’s up 21 cents from a week ago and more than 50 cents higher than this time last month. Difficulty transporting oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz has kept crude oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel.
David Cripe of Mount Vernon said he spent $50 to fill his tank and is shopping around for better prices…