Gas prices continue to climb in Whatcom County

News

Photo: Saga Communications/Dave Walker

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Gas prices continue to go up across the county, and Whatcom County is no different.

AAA reports that the average price for a gallon of gas in Bellingham sits at about $4.62.

That’s up 36 cents from a week ago and up 71 cents from this time last month.

Whatcom County’s average is on par with the state average of $4.63.

The jump in prices is mainly attributed to a shipment blockage in the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict in the Middle East widens.

Without any cargo able to enter or exit the vital waterway, barrels of crude oil are averaging about $75 per barrel.

Recent Headlines

6 hours ago in Lifestyle

Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around

Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.

6 hours ago in Sports

Tiger Woods to play TGL match final for his Jupiter Links with a title on the line

Tiger Woods has put himself into the lineup Tuesday night for his Jupiter Links team in the TGL final, waiting until the last day to make his first appearance in the tech-infused indoor league.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special

Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year

"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.