Critics and opponents say it's literally like playing political 'whack-a-mole.' They're referring to efforts to place a carbon tax (or fee as supporters call it) on Washington state business, factories and 'polluters.' According to these critics, it just keeps popping up year after year after year...
For the first time since 2014, average gas prices in Washington state have topped $3 per gallon.
According to GasBuddy.com, the average price in our state is $3.24 a gallon. Most western states are paying higher prices, while some southeastern states are still in the mid $2...
GasBuddy.com has become a go-to source for people looking to get gas prices on the go, especially when they're getting ready to travel. Just enter the ZIP code for where you're going, and it gives you pretty accurate updates.
Despite significant shutdowns of refineries in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey, many experts say don't expect gas prices to go through the roof. But they will definitely not drop.
Gas prices in the Tri-Cities are expected to rise and have already risen a couple of cents compared to a week ago.
But the rest of Washington is seeing a drop in gas price, which is a rare trend because gas prices usually rise around the spring time
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According to the 'experts' who've been tracking this data for decades, there will likely be a lot more people taking short vacations and traveling for Labor Day, as gas prices will be some of the lowest in years.