Average gas prices jump more than 9 cents a gallon

CHEYENNE (WNE)  — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.85 per gallon Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming. 
Prices in Wyoming are 8.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and stand 39.5 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. 
The national average price of diesel has increased 18 cents in the last week, and stands at $5.04 per gallon. 
According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $3.47 per gallon, while the highest was $4.39, a difference of 92 cents per gallon. 
The national average price of gasoline has risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.92 per gallon Monday. The national average is up 22.5 cents per gallon from a month ago, and stands 67 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. 
The data is compiled from more weekly price reports covering over 150,000 U.S. gas stations.
 
This story was published on Oct. 12, 2022.