The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Denver did not move in the past week, averaging $3.45 on Sunday.
This compares with the national average which increased 2.1 cents a gallon in the last week to $3.70 a gallon, according to the gasoline website .
The $3.45 a gallon Sunday in Denver was 7.5 cents higher than the same day one year ago, and 4.9 cents a gallon cheaper than a month ago.
The national average has increased 21.9 cents a gallon during the last month and is 11.8 cents a gallon higher than this day a year ago.
Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for , said the rise in the national average is starting to diminish.
“As the West Coast and Great Lakes see refining issues in the rear view mirror, as well as the end of the summer driving season approaching, we may see a new downward pattern develop which could see average prices falling – especially after mid-September, a pattern that could dominate the gas pump until the holiday season,” said DeHaan.
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