Oil Prices Continue To Rise

Gas prices have increased by at least a dollar per gallon compared to last year, driven by rising oil prices and increased travel as people become more comfortable post-pandemic. The price of a barrel of oil recently hit $70 for the first time in three years, contrasting with last year's pandemic-induced drop below zero.

What was the average price of gas compared to last year?

What factors are contributing to people's comfort with traveling again?