In Washington state, annual electricity costs rose about 10.3%, increasing from roughly $1,360 per household to about $1,500, according to a new report.
SEATTLE — Gas prices in Washington state have surged past $5 per gallon as global oil markets react to the ongoing war involving Iran, while electricity costs for households have also climbed sharply.
The statewide average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached $5 Tuesday, according to AAA. That is up 8 cents from the day before and 31 cents higher than one week ago.
Washington now has the second-highest gas prices in the nation, trailing only California, where the
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