A combination of increased demand at the pump and the annual switchover to more expensive, but lower-emission summer fuel blends are driving the national cost for a gallon of gasoline higher this week.
The national average has risen several cents from a week ago and remains below the levels it was this , according to GasBuddy. Metros on the West Coast, as well as Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, are seeing the highest gas prices in the nation to begin this week.
A rise in the utilization of refineries producing gasoline this spring after a may be helping keep prices lower for travelers. When refinery utilization drops, it can raise the cost of gas; cold weather and storms took some plants offline this winter season.
compiled statistics on gas prices in Rutland County using data from . Gas prices are current as of March 11.
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Rutland County, Vermont gas price trends
- Gas current price: $3.19
--- Vermont average: $3.26
- Week change: +$0.02
- Month change: +$0.08
Counties with the most expensive gas in Vermont
#1. Essex County: $3.58
#2. Lamoille County: $3.31
#3. Orange County: $3.31
#4. Grand Isle County: $3.30
#5. Franklin County: $3.30
Counties with the least expensive gas in Vermont
#1. Rutland County: $3.19
#2. Addison County: $3.21
#3. Bennington County: $3.24
#4. Washington County: $3.24
#5. Windsor County: $3.25
This story features writing by Dom DiFurio and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 3,038 counties.
