GasBuddy's daily survey of 91 stations in Yakima found prices in Yakima 11.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and 94.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Similar hikes in Tri Cities as well.
It's called "Price Steering" or "Price Discrimination", it has nothing to do with your ethnic backround, but CAN result in online shopping NOT being the bargain everyone believes it is.
According to a variety of pot store owners in Eastern Washington, the demand for marijuana and related products, such as edibles, has pushed down prices.