U.S. Drivers Feeling the Pinch at the Pump as Gas Prices Soar

Rising seasonal demand and higher crude oil prices have resulted in the highest average U.S. gasoline prices in nearly six months, with the national average gas price hitting $3.57 per gallon, up from $3.10 at the start of the year, and higher than a year ago. The national average hit a new multi-month high on Thursday morning, rising to $3.57 per gallon, the highest since October 14, Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, noted. The current average price of a gallon of regular gasoline is some 20 cents higher than the $3.352…