energy information administration short term outlook may 2001 1 gasoline markets we currently expect national average monthly prices for regular to range between 50 and 75 per gallon this summer figure the mean of 60 entire would be about 5 percent above record set last year it should emphasized that these are averages not what you pay in any particular location always vary widely by region due differences environmental restrictions different levels local taxes example on west coast typically 0 10 30 those south reasons price variations individual localities within a can even greater unanticipated supply problems such as recent refinery fires california illinois will also cause wide periods time areas served facilities 2 rapid increases spot wholesale have been sustained over month six weeks leading turn widespread
