According to AAA, North and South Carolina state averages are now the most expensive daily average price since April 2019.
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North Carolina's gas price average has climbed 22 cents since mid-February, while South Carolina's average climbed 23 cents.
Tiffany Wright, a AAA spokesperson, said there are many factors causing the increase, including rising crude oil prices, a tightening of supply following last month's winter storm and an increasing demand.
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"I wouldn't be surprised if prices went up another 5 to 10 cents in the coming days," she said.
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North Carolina's current gas price average has been sitting at $2.57. This is 28 cents more expensive than a month ago and 36 cents more expensive than last year.
The national gas price average has reached $2.77, which is a 31-cent jump in the last month and nearly 40 cents more expensive compared to a year ago, which was right before state lockdowns.