AAA: Gas Prices Jump 14% Since February

According to AAA, they say the national gas price average has jumped nearly 40 cents to $2.86 per gallon and expect prices to continue to increase due to decline in gasoline stock and an increase in US demand.

In California, it began the month of March with a $3.68 per gallon cost, however, as of Monday, the average cost was $3.86 per gallon. The cost has also increased 72 cents since November.

“On average, Americans are paying 14% more to fill-up compared to February,” said Jeanette McGee, AAA spokesperson. “With increased demand and tighter gasoline supplies, we are looking at more expensive pump prices with little relief in the weeks ahead.”

On the week, the national average is nine cents more expensive with 20 states seeing double-digit jumps.