Drivers across the state are paying record-high prices at the pump, making commutes, school drop-offs, and everyday errands a bigger strain on household budgets.
The average price for a gallon of gas statewide is now $5.57, according to AAA, a new record. In King County, the average is $5.82. In Pierce County, drivers are paying $5.69 on average.
AAA reports the most expensive gas in the state is in Pacific County, where the average is $6.03 a gallon. The cheapest gas in the state, on average, is in Asotin County at $4.87, according to AAA.
A year ago, the average price in the state was $4.27 — about what the national average is now. Gas prices in the state are higher in part because of taxes and costs passed on from climate initiatives.
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