Gasoline Prices Have Risen So Far In January, As Crude Prices Have Risen

Gasoline prices have continued to rise through most of January, as crude-oil prices have increased on end-of-pandemic optimism and some OPEC supply restraint. The average national price rose to $2.39 a gal. on Jan. 21, 15 cents more than a month ago. The average price is still 16 cents less than a year ago. After…