Gas prices in Wyoming have continued to rise in the past week, along with the national price which is approaching $5 a gallon, as Russian sanctions continue to affect gas prices across the world.
Gas prices in Wyoming have risen over six cents in the last week, nationally by over 13 cents, due to increased sanctions on Russia, as diesel prices also continue to rise.
Wyoming gas prices have risen by 1.1 cents in the last week, compared to the six-cent rise from the week before, as national gas prices continue to increase.
Wyoming gas prices have risen almost 6 cents in the past week, while nationally the price has increased for the first time in a month as oil prices continue to fluctuate around $100 a barrel.
Nationally, the average price of gas may be close to falling under $4 a gallon, while in Wyoming prices are even closer to falling under that mark, with the current average at $4.02 a gallon.
Nationally, the average price of gas may be close to falling under $4 a gallon, while in Wyoming prices are even closer to falling under that mark, with the current average at $4.03 a gallon.
Gasoline prices in Wyoming and across the country have decreased for the first time in three months after increases due to hostilities and war between Russia and Ukraine.
While gas prices have increased heavily over the past two weeks, prices in the past few days have stabilized, but while the war continues in Ukraine an increase is still possible.
Senator Cynthia Lummis has released a statement regarding the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. In the statement, Lummis used the attack as a segue to urge President Biden to "unleash America's energy production."