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Gas prices back above $2 nationwide

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5 years ago

June 8, 2020

The coronavirus is cited as a major reason why gas prices in America plunged well below $2 a gallon, around the first part of April.

But now that the economy is opening up again, gas is back above $2 on average around the U.S., according to the AAA.

In La Crosse, some stations have raised their price about 30 cents per gallon just in the past week, and a few posted a price of $2.09 early Monday.

One month ago, La Crosse’s average gas price was $1.53.

The Wisconsin AAA says the national average for gas is now at $2.03, after staying below $2 for 66 days.

Wisconsin’s average is still under 2 bucks, at $1.93, which is 40 cents higher than a month ago, but still 70 cents lower than last June.

La Crosse had the highest average pump price among major Wisconsin cities, at $1.98, apparently not reflecting the early Monday price increases.

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Brad Williams

A native of Prairie du Chien, Brad graduated from UW - La Crosse and has worked in radio news for more than 30 years, mostly in the La Crosse area. He regularly covers local courts and city and county government. Brad produces the features "Yesterday in La Crosse" and "What's Buried on Brad's Desk." He also writes the website "Triviazoids," which finds odd connections between events that happen on a certain date, and he writes and performs with the local comedy group Heart of La Crosse. Brad been featured on several national TV programs because of his memory skills.