Gas Prices Expected To Increase Over Spring Break

More Oklahoma drivers are expected to hit the roads this week during Spring Break, and AAA says you could be paying more for gas.

Prices are expected to go up again, and it could happen as early as Monday.

The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded here in Tulsa is about $3.49. Nationwide, it's around $3.83 a gallon. Drivers in California, Hawaii and New York are already seeing prices above $4 a gallon.

AAA expects gas prices to increase even more over Spring Break. The auto club says there's no end in sight for rising gas prices. They're at the highest levels ever to start a spring season.

President Obama focused on gas prices during his weekly radio address, saying it's impossible for anyone to promise a quick fix.

Several Republican presidential candidates are campaigning hard on the economy and lowering gas prices.  

President Obama will visit Cushing at the site of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline later this week.

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