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February 18, 2013

What's Behind Skyrocketing Gas Prices?

Emily Jane Fox, CNNMoney


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Gas prices have risen for 31 days straight, according to AAA. That means that the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline has increased nearly 13% over that period to $3.714. . .

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