ByBruce Kennedy MoneyWatch February 2, 2015, 2:06 PM
Why are U.S. gas prices suddenly inching up?
Retail gas prices in the U.S. are creeping up for the first time since September.
According to AAA's latest Monthly Gas Price Report, average gas prices rose for seven straight days last week, after previously falling for a record 123 consecutive days.
"Many drivers are noticing an uptick in gas prices for the first time in months," AAA spokesman Avery Ash said in a statement. "It is typical to see gas prices increase this time of year due to refinery issues, yet hopefully the consumer impact will be less problematic given how low prices are today."
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Despite the uptick, a gallon of regular gas across the U.S. costs an average of $2.06, still around $1.22 less per gallon than a year ago. AAA estimates Americans are spending $365 million less per day on gas than they were at this time in 2014.
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