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Gasoline Prices Rise 13 Percent Over Last 32 Days

CNN Money reports the average price for a gallon of gasoline in America is $3.73. Highland Park gasoline prices are even higher.

Most motorists have noticed that the price of gasoline has done nothing but rise over the past month.

CNN Money reports the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in America has increased more than 13 percent over the past 32 days to $3.73.

On Monday afternoon, gas prices in Highland Park ranged from $3.85 at the Clark station at 760 Central Ave. to $3.86 at the BP station at 1881 Deerfield Rd. and at Bucky's Express at 2580 Skokie Valley Rd.

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CNN Money is crediting the price increase to a combination of factors including rising crude oil prices, production cuts and refinery closings.


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