The Brief
Seattle drivers are paying over 50% above the national average for gas, with prices at $4.648 per gallon.
National gas prices are dropping due to lower demand and cheaper crude oil, nearing $3 per gallon.
Wahkiakum County has the highest gas prices in Washington at $4.949 per gallon, while Asotin County offers the cheapest at $3.782.
SEATTLE - As gas prices across the U.S. continue to fall, Seattle drivers are now having to pay more than 50% above the national average for gasoline.
By the numbers:
According to AAA , the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.066. Washington's average, however, is $4.388 per gallon.
The price gets higher in the Seattle metro area though, with a gallon of regular costing $4.648 on average between Seattle, Bellevue and Everett. It's