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Gas prices in King County climbed to an average of $6.05 a gallon, a fresh all-time high, and the rest of Washington isn't far behind.

Washington’s gasoline prices are some of the nation’s highest. The average for a gallon of gas is $5.75, significantly higher than records set in previous years.

Drivers across Washington woke up to another jump in gas prices, as the statewide average hit a new record overnight amid a mix of global supply concerns, seaso

Gas prices continue to rise across the country just days before Memorial Day Weekend, the traditionally recognized beginning of summer and the summer driving season. Fuel costs rose to $4.55 per gallon on Wednesday,

According to AAA, the average cost of a gallon of gas in Washington is up to $5.78, the second highest in the country.

Every spike is "just another painful cost increase" for Washington state farmers, one expert said.

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The national average price for regular gas increased for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday to $4.564 per gallon, setting a new record high price for 2026, according to data from AAA. The previous high for 2026 was $4.