For the tenth week in a row, Washington's average fuel price has decreased. As of ten weeks ago, on Sept. 15, average fuel prices were sitting at $4.66. As of Nov. 24, prices are sitting at $4.18, a nearly 48-cent difference.
"Ahead of the peak of Thanksgiving travel, the national average has remained relatively steady, holding close to where it's been for the last few weeks," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With refinery maintenance wrapping up, we're likely to see more relief soon, particularly in the Great Lakes and West Coast regions. While Washington and Oregon may still see issues related to the Olympic pipeline shutdown, the broader outlook is promising — especially with oil prices dipping below $60 per barrel. Many states could begin to see further declines in the weeks ahead, just in time for the holidays."
Washington state as a whole, has been benefiting with continuously decreasing fuel prices. There was a one-cent decrease from last week to current with the average fuel price sitting at $4.18. As of a month ago, fuel was sitting at $4.35, or 17 cents more expensive than now.
Only California at $4.61 and Hawaii at $4.45 have higher average fuel prices in the nation.
Nationally, there was no change from last week's fuel prices to current with the average sitting at $3.07. This is the third week in a row with a $3.07 average. As of a month ago, prices were lower with a $3.04 average.
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