The Brief
- Gas prices in the Twin Cities jumped 25.4 cents per gallon in the last week, now averaging $3.86.
- Prices are up 77 cents from a year ago and could rise further due to global events.
- The national average also rose, ending an eight-week decline, with diesel now at $4.85 per gallon.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Drivers in the Twin Cities are seeing a sharp rise at the pump, with average gas prices climbing more than a quarter per gallon over the past week.
Gas prices spike across Twin Cities, Minnesota
What we know:
According to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 1,106 stations, average gasoline prices in the Twin Cities rose 25.4 cents in the past week, landing at $3.86 per gallon.
The cheapest station was at $3.29 while the most expensive reached $4.69, a $1.40 difference. Statewide, the lowest price yesterday was $3.29 and the highest was $4.79. The average for Minnesota is now $3.76, up 17.3 cents from last week.…