Gas Prices Surge To 7-Year High

Gas Prices Surge To 7-Year High

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Gas prices have nearly doubled over the past 17 months, reaching a seven-year high with a national average of $3.27 per gallon, up $0.07 from last week. Natural gas prices have also surged, increasing by 180% over the past year, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much have gas prices increased in the past 17 months?

They have nearly doubled.

They have increased by 10%.

They have remained the same.

They have decreased by half.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current national average price for a gallon of unleaded gas?

$3.27

$3.00

$4.00

$2.50

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By how much has the national average price for unleaded gas increased from last week?

$0.10

$0.07

$0.05

$0.03

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What organization provided the information about the national average gas price?

National Gas Association

US Department of Transportation

AAA

US Energy Information Administration

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By what percentage have natural gas prices increased over the past year?

200%

180%

150%

100%