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.