Gas prices on the rise… again

Gas prices increased during the last week of February and are likely to keep rising as drivers hit the road for the spring break holidays, according to the latest AAA report.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon even as oil costs dropped 33 cents to settle at $78.54 a barrel. The higher fuel cost is mainly due to increased demand as supply stocks dropped, AAA said. In Fond du Lac, prices on Friday were generally around the $3.15 – $3.25 range.

AAA says We’re entering Spring Break season, and historically, March and April bring higher gas prices as demand rises. With milder temperatures come more road trips, and this time of year tends to be a precursor to the summer driving season.