Washington State hit another record high average price per gallon of gas on Friday, reaching $5.19 per gallon, according to AAA.
But there are headlines – not quite correct – that say an Auburn gas station is preparing their digital displays at the pump for gas prices to hit $10 a gallon.There is something unusual about the 76 gas station that’s family-owned by Small and Sons – it sells specialty racing fuel that’s 100 octane. Operations manager Jeff Small says rising fuel prices mean they did have to adjust the pump display when prices for the specialty gas topped $10 per gallon.
“It was on Fox news, I guess, and that’s when everything really started rolling in,” Small said. “It was kind of frustrating after that point, getting phone calls — not knowing with today’s climate and social media, what would happen to our little station, you know?”“This is like for off-road use, not for normal everyday driving,” said Tristan Besabe, who builds specialty engines. He was getting gas for a souped-up Nissan with a completely rebuilt engine. The racing fuel was selling for $10.98.
But the gas station’s regular unleaded gas is right on par with the Washington State average — $5.19 a gallon. On Friday, the locally-owned 76′s prices were actually about 40 cents cheaper than a few of gas stations down the street, and lower than the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett average of $5.32. Another piece of misinformation circulating? Several media reports say Washington State is running out of gas. There is a photo circulating from a Pasco gas station in Eastern Washington that has a “out of fuel” sign. KIRO7 called the station, which said it’s just because of a missed delivery.“We are not facing any kind of shortage. We have a good supply,” said Kelly Just, with AAA Washington.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gas approaching $5 per gallon in NY as record prices rise across Tri-StateGas in New York is quickly approaching an average of $5 per gallon, increasing again Thursday to $4.91.
Read more »
Washington state man charged with enticing Bethel teen, possession of child pornographyA 40-year-old Washington state man faces extradition to Alaska on charges accusing him of enticing a teenager from Bethel to participate in pornographic images.
Read more »
State agriculture officials taking steps to stem the spread of bird flu in WashingtonThe Washington State Veterinarian in the state’s Department of Agriculture have asked for live market poultry sales to be stopped for the next 30 days as officials work to curb the spread of bird flu in the region.. The move comes as seven counties in the state are now reporting cases of avian influenza. “Temporarily suspending poultry and waterfowl sales is recommended until detections across Washington slow down. This may extend until the end of June,” veterinarian Dr.
Read more »
'Efficient predator': Invasive European green crab found in new area of Washington stateFirst it was murder hornets. Later, it was African clawed frogs. Now, Washington state has another invasive species problem — a European green crab was captured this week in Hood Canal, the farthest south the species has been found in the Salish Sea.
Read more »
Former Ohio State Safety Marcus Hooker Announces Transfer to Youngstown StateAfter entering the transfer portal on April 26, Marcus Hooker announced Friday that Youngstown State will be his next landing spot.
Read more »
Texas rancher donates $2M to GOP political newcomer vying for state oil and gas board seatA Texas rancher donated $2 million to the campaign of Republican political newcomer Sarah Stogner, a lawyer vying for the seat of two-term GOP Texas Railroad commissioner Wayne Christian.
Read more »