{"id":2656,"date":"2018-05-24T15:09:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/democrats.org\/blog\/2018\/05\/24\/trump-said-he-has-power-over-gas-prices-they-increase-everywhere\/"},"modified":"2018-05-24T15:09:00","modified_gmt":"2018-05-24T15:09:00","slug":"trump-said-he-has-power-over-gas-prices-they-increase-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/trump-said-he-has-power-over-gas-prices-they-increase-everywhere\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Said He Has \u2018Power Over\u2019 Gas Prices, They Increase Everywhere"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>Alabama:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.wsfa.com\/story\/38071213\/higher-gas-prices-not-expected-to-decrease-soon&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801839000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGeGLXofCWv__q4SwSTO9a7pletOg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wsfa.com\/story\/38071213\/higher-gas-prices-not-expected-to-decrease-soon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NBC 12:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Higher gas prices not expected to decrease soon&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Colorado<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/gazette.com\/colorado-springs-gas-prices-soar-to-3-year-high\/article\/1626394&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801839000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFE4Rk7JeJMtJozgWzB_wigt9cFPg\" href=\"http:\/\/gazette.com\/colorado-springs-gas-prices-soar-to-3-year-high\/article\/1626394\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colorado Spring Gazette<\/a>: &ldquo;Colorado Springs gas prices soar to 3-year high&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/kdvr.com\/2018\/05\/21\/denver-gas-prices-continue-to-increase-us-average-price-jumps-to-3-a-gallon\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801839000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEjoxgF98X-RYkaxRxKVN5Xddpn1Q\" href=\"http:\/\/kdvr.com\/2018\/05\/21\/denver-gas-prices-continue-to-increase-us-average-price-jumps-to-3-a-gallon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KDVR<\/a>: &ldquo;Denver gas prices continue to increase; U.S. average price jumps to $3 a gallon&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Florida<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/Gas-Prices-Continue-Rise-in-South-Florida-Could-Reach-3-a-Gallon-in-June-483194041.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFv_e8GPlsz_YS4V7Z25KGmYE4dHA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcmiami.com\/news\/local\/Gas-Prices-Continue-Rise-in-South-Florida-Could-Reach-3-a-Gallon-in-June-483194041.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NBC 6<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas Prices Continue Rise in South Florida, Could Reach $3 a Gallon in June&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article211573759.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE49EYLSY1KYyq9r4-kFi1CVV6Lxg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/business\/article211573759.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miami Herald:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;The price at the pump just nudged up again. How high will gas go?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/southfloridareporter.com\/your-summer-travel-plans-may-just-be-ruined-by-higher-gas-prices-video\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGx1_E5U7cmLb9dR4fpTpcjYilF_w\" href=\"https:\/\/southfloridareporter.com\/your-summer-travel-plans-may-just-be-ruined-by-higher-gas-prices-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Florida Reporter:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Your Summer Travel Plans May Just be Ruined by Higher Gas Prices&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Georgia:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/local\/gas-prices-highest-in-four-years\/85-547152289&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHoIn78l2Mgff1LFzmX6bR1bl3OCA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.11alive.com\/article\/news\/local\/gas-prices-highest-in-four-years\/85-547152289\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NBC 11:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Gas prices highest in four years&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/wsbt.com\/news\/local\/indiana-is-tied-with-california-for-largest-gas-price-increase-from-a-year-ago&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFypaYdz6hoqPIk9Beome1hKDh9vQ\" href=\"http:\/\/wsbt.com\/news\/local\/indiana-is-tied-with-california-for-largest-gas-price-increase-from-a-year-ago\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WSBT<\/a>: &ldquo;Indiana is tied with California for largest gas price increase from a year ago&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/fox59.com\/2018\/05\/08\/indiana-tied-for-having-biggest-yearly-gas-price-increase-at-pump\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHHPoFz5d05hYWUMcPhYCyYH7At-w\" href=\"http:\/\/fox59.com\/2018\/05\/08\/indiana-tied-for-having-biggest-yearly-gas-price-increase-at-pump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox 59<\/a>: &ldquo;Indiana tied for having biggest yearly gas price increase at pump&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.southbendtribune.com\/news\/business\/indiana-sees-largest-year-over-year-gas-price-hike-of\/article_d82af246-6fb3-5111-971f-ff9a6362fa19.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEIoC1rFRreIVvfXHeA3_uvx0vv1g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southbendtribune.com\/news\/business\/indiana-sees-largest-year-over-year-gas-price-hike-of\/article_d82af246-6fb3-5111-971f-ff9a6362fa19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Bend Tribune:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Indiana sees largest year-over-year gas price hike of 30 percent&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-jump-in-chicago-area-as-summer-nears&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHWe5R4ifN19frHY_WutQxTq2rBUg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-jump-in-chicago-area-as-summer-nears\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox 32<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices jump in Chicago area as summer nears&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/foxillinois.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-increasing-in-champaign-county&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEpSMe6k0m2J-my-WUJsgN63OgVFA\" href=\"http:\/\/foxillinois.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-increasing-in-champaign-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox Illinois<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices increasing in Champaign county&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>California<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.10news.com\/news\/san-diego-county-gas-prices-hit-highest-mark-since-aug-2015-052218&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE4OnAo01bOX2lXhxw_Hj24pRk5vg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.10news.com\/news\/san-diego-county-gas-prices-hit-highest-mark-since-aug-2015-052218\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ABC 10 News<\/a>: &ldquo;San Diego County gas prices hit highest mark since Aug. 2015&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.pressdemocrat.com\/news\/8358076-181\/pain-at-pump-for-californians&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHc-0W8sfIPq358K24yuurcGX6P1g\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pressdemocrat.com\/news\/8358076-181\/pain-at-pump-for-californians\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Press Democrat<\/a>: &ldquo;Pain at pump for Californians as gas prices up heading into holiday kickoff to summer&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/bayarea\/article\/gas-prices-summer-2018-rise-San-Francisco-average-12881150.php&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEXp-rXskwazRaeJwfnrZHn7Dd3lQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/bayarea\/article\/gas-prices-summer-2018-rise-San-Francisco-average-12881150.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SF Gate<\/a>: &ldquo;Average gas price in California predicted to hit $4 a gallon&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michigan<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/news-hits\/archives\/2018\/05\/16\/michigan-sees-sharpest-spike-in-gas-prices-of-any-state&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHcYdMvEyup7fg8eCkALnppQfHxVA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metrotimes.com\/news-hits\/archives\/2018\/05\/16\/michigan-sees-sharpest-spike-in-gas-prices-of-any-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Metro Times<\/a>: &ldquo;Michigan sees sharpest spike in gas prices of any state&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/nbc25news.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-on-the-rise-in-mid-michigan&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHcaxLmr6OC62Ls1V542MjS-0bJyw\" href=\"http:\/\/nbc25news.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-on-the-rise-in-mid-michigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NBC 25 News<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices predicted to rise in mid-Michigan&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.wxyz.com\/news\/michigan-agency-for-energy-sees-jump-in-summer-gas-prices&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEUcw6TUN-Ag-gqRPCGGSDhhJ9p2w\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wxyz.com\/news\/michigan-agency-for-energy-sees-jump-in-summer-gas-prices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WXYZ-TV:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Michigan Agency for Energy sees jump in summer gas prices&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.abc12.com\/content\/news\/Gas-prices-hit-339-a-gallon--483410011.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGFPAiOXst0551nLmgabTt7v3wpIQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.abc12.com\/content\/news\/Gas-prices-hit-339-a-gallon--483410011.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WJRT-TV:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Gas prices hit $3.39 a gallon in Mid-Michigan ahead of Memorial Day&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Missouri:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.news-leader.com\/story\/news\/local\/ozarks\/now\/2018\/05\/23\/springfield-gas-prices-up-memorial-day-travel-weekend\/637521002\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801840000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGnz7e8TVMSWMGxCGx4rZgqu9NTfg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news-leader.com\/story\/news\/local\/ozarks\/now\/2018\/05\/23\/springfield-gas-prices-up-memorial-day-travel-weekend\/637521002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Springfield News-Leader<\/a>: &ldquo;Springfield gas prices climb before busy travel weekend&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nevada<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.fox5vegas.com\/clip\/14366148\/las-vegas-gas-prices-soar-above-national-average&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFz6PJulRTqKvq8baLFYdAqmmq3Zw\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fox5vegas.com\/clip\/14366148\/las-vegas-gas-prices-soar-above-national-average\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fox 5 Vegas<\/a>: &ldquo;Las Vegas gas prices soar above national average&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.lasvegasnow.com\/news\/gas-prices-hit-330-average-in-southern-nevada\/1190085791&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNETXCVAbunvXBA7KBId-W5qJv1Rwg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lasvegasnow.com\/news\/gas-prices-hit-330-average-in-southern-nevada\/1190085791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Las Vegas Now<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices hit $3.30 average in Southern Nevada&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Jersey<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.thelcn.com\/lcn01\/gas-prices-passing-3-per-gallon-in-livingston-county-highest-level-since-2014-20180522&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGjV9JRupxuqtxbM0bDJ5HYUNGfPQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thelcn.com\/lcn01\/gas-prices-passing-3-per-gallon-in-livingston-county-highest-level-since-2014-20180522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Livingston County News<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices passing $3 per gallon in Livingston County; highest level since 2014&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.nj.com\/cape-may-county\/index.ssf\/2018\/05\/ferry_surcharge_even_at_sea_you_cant_escape_impact.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNECrIdWtcIQaNblRXw1_7kWso4TiQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nj.com\/cape-may-county\/index.ssf\/2018\/05\/ferry_surcharge_even_at_sea_you_cant_escape_impact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NJ.com<\/a>: &ldquo;Rising gas prices means it will cost more to take the Cape May-Lewes Ferry&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.app.com\/story\/money\/business\/consumer\/2018\/05\/08\/nj-gas-prices-rise-3-gallon\/585678002\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFb2qa-bJMGnV6cZtLaWvk0Za6Zwg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.app.com\/story\/money\/business\/consumer\/2018\/05\/08\/nj-gas-prices-rise-3-gallon\/585678002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Asbury Park Press<\/a>: &ldquo;NJ gas prices: Brace for $3 a gallon with summer approaching&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>New York<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.wivb.com\/news\/local-news\/gas-prices-in-wny-on-the-rise-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend\/1191681979&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGuHz0ZkiUlqKS8Po1kUmuSTqYNnw\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wivb.com\/news\/local-news\/gas-prices-in-wny-on-the-rise-ahead-of-memorial-day-weekend\/1191681979\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIVB<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices in WNY on the rise ahead of Memorial Day weekend&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/buffalonews.com\/2018\/05\/18\/gas-prices-driving-toward-3-mark\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFScfU5dJZMHoow8-0Lsci4pQahQA\" href=\"http:\/\/buffalonews.com\/2018\/05\/18\/gas-prices-driving-toward-3-mark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo News<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices driving toward $3 mark in Buffalo area&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/cnycentral.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-continue-to-rise-in-cny-a-head-of-memorial-day-weekend&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGAJd_AO-jkoh44Qx54WdNkI69Usw\" href=\"http:\/\/cnycentral.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-continue-to-rise-in-cny-a-head-of-memorial-day-weekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CNYCentral.com<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices continue to rise in CNY ahead of Memorial Day weekend&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.rochesterfirst.com\/news\/local-news\/average-gas-price-in-ny-surpasses-3\/1195179147&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGbYxvgHbzHgD0L5J3DWztMX5-0JQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rochesterfirst.com\/news\/local-news\/average-gas-price-in-ny-surpasses-3\/1195179147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RochesterFirst.com<\/a>: &ldquo;Average gas price in NY surpasses $3&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>North Carolina<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/article211587314.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH7G8r2vD6I6zaFgifbGKN_ZB2yxA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newsobserver.com\/news\/local\/article211587314.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">News &amp; Observer<\/a>: &ldquo;NC hasn&#39;t seen gas prices this high since 2014.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.journalnow.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-climb-to-four-year-high-in-time-for\/article_d705c32a-5fb3-56d5-8f20-1720101dda78.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHntsDvbaPLnFfwy42tNc6xT4zSdg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.journalnow.com\/news\/local\/gas-prices-climb-to-four-year-high-in-time-for\/article_d705c32a-5fb3-56d5-8f20-1720101dda78.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winston-Salem Journal<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices climb to four-year high in time for Memorial Day weekend&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ohio:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.nbc4i.com\/news\/local-news\/gas-prices-on-the-rise-in-central-ohio\/1184089165&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEOpldxRiSVCbVSgdDY3x9cgWlhNg\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nbc4i.com\/news\/local-news\/gas-prices-on-the-rise-in-central-ohio\/1184089165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WCHM-TV<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices hitting the $3 per gallon mark in Ohio&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Texas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/Texas-Nationwide-Gas-Prices-Increase-480936351.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEJdWni4iYxPEWXembahr3eurJyww\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcdfw.com\/news\/local\/Texas-Nationwide-Gas-Prices-Increase-480936351.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NBC Dallas-Fort Worth<\/a>: &ldquo;Texas, Nationwide Gas Prices Increase&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/article\/news\/local\/san-antonio-drivers-feeling-effects-of-rising-gas-prices\/273-557256687&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFp35K8gac9al23V6MwOqGfCyWu7g\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kens5.com\/article\/news\/local\/san-antonio-drivers-feeling-effects-of-rising-gas-prices\/273-557256687\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KENS 5<\/a>: &ldquo;San Antonio drivers feeling effects of rising gas prices&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Iowa:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.kcci.com\/article\/gas-prices-expected-to-climb-more\/20681784&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHy4jICVbzib9oQwu76ruvqUMYEFA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kcci.com\/article\/gas-prices-expected-to-climb-more\/20681784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KCCI-TV:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Gas prices per gallon near $3 mark in Iowa&rdquo;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wisconsin:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.waow.com\/story\/38252217\/2018\/05\/Tuesday\/gas-prices-on-the-rise&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHCXzOi3VhVvg8cqE4AG8f8PZHZWQ\" href=\"http:\/\/www.waow.com\/story\/38252217\/2018\/05\/Tuesday\/gas-prices-on-the-rise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WAOW-TV:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Gas prices on the rise in Central Wisconsin&rdquo;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/minnesota.cbslocal.com\/2018\/04\/30\/rising-gas-prices\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHwSiOarNxz8kVXh8CC4v4tS8YlYQ\" href=\"http:\/\/minnesota.cbslocal.com\/2018\/04\/30\/rising-gas-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CBS Minnesota<\/a>: &ldquo;Rising Gas Prices Frustrate Minnesota Drivers&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Louisiana:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.wwltv.com\/article\/money\/louisiana-gas-prices-are-rising\/289-547932974&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHtY3txnQPSGrJ0rpZnwzQsUnVicw\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wwltv.com\/article\/money\/louisiana-gas-prices-are-rising\/289-547932974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4WWL<\/a>: &ldquo;Louisiana gas prices are rising&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kansas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.wibw.com\/content\/news\/Gas-prices-headed-upward-across-Kansas--482154431.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFS4PeKdHXfCm0_9a4mPeJJvJIlig\" href=\"http:\/\/www.wibw.com\/content\/news\/Gas-prices-headed-upward-across-Kansas--482154431.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WIBW<\/a>: &ldquo;Gas prices climbing across Kansas&rdquo;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nebraska:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.1011now.com\/content\/news\/Gas-Prices-in-Lincoln-are-Up-483206221.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1527282801842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGpiBvtHOxmu5mcWrmlMqicYP6lWw\" href=\"http:\/\/www.1011now.com\/content\/news\/Gas-Prices-in-Lincoln-are-Up-483206221.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1011NOW:<\/a>&nbsp;&ldquo;Gas Prices in Lincoln are Up&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alabama: &nbsp; NBC 12:&nbsp;&ldquo;Higher gas prices not expected to decrease soon&rdquo; &nbsp; Colorado: &nbsp; Colorado Spring Gazette: &ldquo;Colorado Springs gas prices soar to 3-year high&rdquo; &nbsp; KDVR: &ldquo;Denver gas prices continue to increase; U.S. average price jumps to $3 a gallon&rdquo; &nbsp; Florida: &nbsp; NBC 6: &ldquo;Gas Prices Continue Rise in South Florida, Could Reach <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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