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Minnesota Now · Yesterday · 8 min

Why Minnesota gas prices are above $4 and the national average

Gas prices are on the rise again. According to AAA, Minnesota's average on Wednesday sat at $4.14. That's 20 cents higher than a week before and higher than the national average. University of St. Thomas economics professor Tyler Schipper said it's not likely prices will significantly fall any time soon, unless there are long-term solutions to ongoing global conflicts and issues. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain.

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Gas prices are on the rise again.


According to AAA, Minnesota's average on Wednesday sat at $4.14. That's 20 cents higher than a week before and higher than the national average.


University of St. Thomas economics professor Tyler Schipper said it's not likely prices will significantly fall any time soon, unless there are long-term solutions to ongoing global conflicts and issues. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain.

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