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Gas prices are up 10% since July 1

The Associated Press -- For the first time since late April, the average price of gasoline is higher than it was a year ago.

Americans are paying an average of $3.66 per gallon, a penny more than on this day last year. The last time that happened was April 23, according to AAA. Gas is up 10 percent from July 1.

"The higher pump prices are due to rising global crude oil prices, much more expensive domestic ethanol as a result of the current Midwestern drought and an increase in demand due to the summer driving season," AAA said.

In Texas, the average is up 13 cents, to $3.49. Drivers in North Texas are paying the most in the state, $3.52, and motorists in El Paso are paying the least, $3.21.

"Right now Texans are paying about $49 to fill up a typical vehicle's 14-gallon tank," said AAA Texas/New Mexico....

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Submitted Aug 10, 2012 By: 1studman

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bginsj Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,883 Points:1,237,860 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 10:35:47 PM Ignore bginsj Report Abuse and americans were starting to spend a little more, guess not!!
PCWHIZ All-Star Author Denver Posts:579 Points:441,370 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 9:59:16 PM Ignore PCWHIZ Report Abuse Bummer!
us4usa Champion Author Missouri Posts:6,003 Points:1,115,215 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 9:31:54 PM Ignore us4usa Report Abuse Some in DC want and say they want higher prices...
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mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 9:04:49 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse and still rising -- no end in site with reports of lower inventories and refinery problems
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itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:612 Points:600,520 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 8:29:19 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse They said prices would reach $4 a gallon, and they're going to make sure it happens.
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knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,398 Points:699,905 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 8:26:35 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse That's nothin' Oil belongs at $100 according to OPEC. The crisis in Europe gave us a nice break this summer. It was nice while it lasted but unless all of you wish bad luck to your country and other contries, $4 for a gallon of gas should be the norm come October.
dylan126 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,445 Points:598,045 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 8:25:36 PM Ignore dylan126 Report Abuse The just want to have the right to push GMO corn on the American people. Drought my eyeball.
rjoeh Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,091 Points:2,472,915 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 10, 2012 8:24:24 PM Ignore rjoeh Report Abuse I wish my area was only at 10%. Prices jumped from 3.33 to 3.79 last week which is more than 10%.
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