Gas prices climb as summer demand grows

A spokesman for AAA was optimistic that the state average will not exceed this year's previous high.

Gas prices across the U.S. have steadily risen this week due to increased demand ahead of summer, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

Last week, AAA calculated the national average gas price was $3.55 cents per gallon. Today, it’s risen to $3.59 per gallon. 

Some states are seeing even bigger leaps. In Florida, gas has soared from $3.34 to $3.47 per gallon over the last seven days. Illinois’ state average has also jumped 13 cents per gallon, and Texas has seen a roughly seven cent spike all within a week's time.

AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins attributed the hike to increased demand ahead of the summer season.

“Summer hasn’t officially begun, but the driving season is off to a roaring start," he wrote. 

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