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Aired August 26, 2003
Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, gas prices have jumped to a record-high level. The average gallon of gasoline is going for nearly $1.75 -- that's 16 cents higher than just a week ago and 34 cents higher than a year ago. CNN's Bill Tucker talks to experts about what's causing us to pay more at the pump. Learn about the factors that can influence the cost of gasoline at the pumps.
1. How much have gas prices increased in recent weeks? What is the average price of gas per gallon in the U.S.? Which state has the most expensive gas? How does the price of gas in the U.S. compare to the price of gas in Europe?
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2. According to the video, why is gasoline so expensive? When are gas prices expected to decrease?
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Related Links
CNN.com: Gas prices rise at record pace (http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/08/24/gas.prices/)
CNN.com: Phoenix motorists enjoy return of gasoline (http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Southwest/08/25/phoenix.gas.ap/index.html)
How Gas Prices Work (http://www.howstuffworks.com/gas-price.htm)
Keywords
gas prices, refinery, pipeline, blackout
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