According to AAA, there's a trifecta of factors causing the surge.
"Right now, we're essentially looking at an unfortunate perfect storm. A surprise OPEC announcement to cut oil production. Increased demand as we flip the calendar to spring," said Jana Tidwell, a AAA spokesperson.And the seasonal switch over to summer blended gas.
"When we make the switch from winter blended gas to summer blended gas in April, that also pushes the price of gasoline up as the summer blended gasoline is more expensive to refine," said Tidwell."I think it will definitely make me think a little more about the routes that I have to take and be a little bit more efficient in my day to to day travel," said Hayes."I take it on the chin, and it is what it is, I work harder," said Smith.
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