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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. Shorewood gasoline prices are even higher.

By Erin Sauder

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.

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On Tuesday morning, gas prices in Shorewood ranged from $3.80 at the FS station at 8115 Route 47, to $3.99 at the BP, 1402 Bridget St, according to GasBuddy.com.

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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