Gas prices soar to record levels across Washington state

In the last week, Washington gas prices have climbed to record highs, driven in large part by Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Washington gas prices climb amid uncertainty with Russia

Regular unleaded gasoline in Washington averaged $3.12 a gallon in early March of 2021, according to data from AAA. On March 3, prices rose to $4.10 a gallon, before skyrocketing to an average of $4.45 as of Monday morning, marking the highest it has ever been statewide. That’s also up from the $3.96 a gallon the state was averaging one month ago.

Rates are even higher in the Seattle metropolitan area — covering Seattle, Bellevue, and Everett — where

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