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Gasoline Prices Rise 13 Percent Over Last 32 Days

CNN Money reports the average price for a gallon of gasoline in America is $3.73. Lake Forest and Lake Bluff gasoline prices are even higher.

Most motorists have noticed that the price of gasoline has done nothing but rise over the past month.

CNN Money reports the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in America has increased more than 13 percent over the past 32 days to $3.73.

On Monday afternoon, gas prices in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff ranged from $3.89 at the 7-Eleven at 13845 W Oasis Service Rd. in Lake Forest and at the North Chicago Citgo at 3092 N. Skokie Highway in Lake Bluff to $4 at the BP of Lake Forest at 530 N. Western Ave.

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CNN Money is crediting the price increase to a combination of factors including rising crude oil prices, production cuts and refinery closings.


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