Gas Prices in Yakima Taking a Little More Out of Your Wallet

Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have risen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.47 per gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 91 gas outlets in Yakima. This compares with the national average that has increased 11.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.68 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Yakima during the past week, prices yesterday were 4.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 21.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 42.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 16.7 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.