Gas prices are climbing just in time for spring break, with Arizona's average for a gallon of gasoline jumping nearly 48 cents since last week to $4.06. Nationwide the average for a gallon of gasoline is $3.59.

“Gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms up and more drivers hit the road.” says Julian Paredes, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group. “Crude oil prices play a major role in what drivers pay at the pump, and prices have surpassed the $100/barrel mark multiple times in recent days.”

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To help offset rising prices, the U.S. announced it will release 172 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves over four........

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