Despite high WA state gas prices, many stations around Tri-Cities have deals. Here’s a map

Jared Gendron, Karlee Van De Venter
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If you live in Washington state, you’re not imagining that the price of gas has been going up again.

Washingtonians have been paying an average of $4.58 per gallon statewide, according to AAA. Prices have been on the rise since January, when the state’s average cost per gallon was closer to $3.84.

The rest of the U.S. is currently paying around $3.64 per gallon for regular-grade gas. For drivers in the Tri-Cities area, this would be a steal.

AAA finds that the average price of gas in Benton County is $4.36 per gallon, and the same goes for Franklin County. The automobile association’s estimates show that the west side of the state has higher averages per county, with King County at a whopping $4.79 per gallon of regular gas.

But as prices continue to rise at the pump, many retailers in Tri-Cities are offering gas by the gallon below the state’s average. Fuel economy website GasBuddy provides information on locations selling cheap gas. Drivers can also download the GasBuddy app on their smartphone to search for affordable gas in their region.

Here is a list of affordable fuel in Benton and Franklin counties and where you can find discounted gas. Drivers should keep in mind that they need a paid Costco membership to purchase gas at their fuel stations.

Cheapest gas around Tri-Cities