New Gas Taxes, Climate Programs Drive Fuel Costs up in Washington State

OLYMPIA, WA – While gas prices in Washington state fluctuate, they have increased overall compared to last year, with drivers enduring some of the highest fuel costs in the nation.

According to AAA, the average price of standard, or regular grade, gas in Washington is $4.39 per gallon as of Friday morning, up slightly from last week’s $4.388. However, prices have increased substantially compared to last year, when gas was $4.243.

Only California and Hawaii have higher gas prices than Washington…

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