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Gas prices up again in Rochester

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ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) - Local gas prices are rising again-- and are now some of the highest in the state.

The latest spike puts the price at several Rochester pumps close to $3.69 a gallon, with the average cost for a gallon of regular jumping almost 60 cents in the last month.

According to AAA, prices are averaging about $3.56 a gallon statewide in Minnesota, but closer to $3.59 in Austin and $3.47 in Mason City, IA.

But why are prices on the increase again now? We'll have a closer look at gas prices in southeastern Minnesota tonight, on NewsCenter at 6.

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