Diesel Back Above $5, Gas Prices Continue to Rise as ‘Ugly Inflation’ Returns

Gas prices -- seen here at more than $7 a gallon are displayed at a Chevron gas station in Mill Valley, Calif., on Oct. 3, 2022 -- are among economic uncertanities that will be a major influence on how Americans vote in Nov. 8 midterm elections. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Gas prices again are on the rise in the United States after months of volatility, and are expected to increase further over the next few weeks as “ugly” inflation returns, industry experts have said.

Patrick De Haan, senior energy analyst at Gas Buddy, noted in a statement on Twitter late Sunday that gas prices are up $0.133 a gallon from a week ago, to $3.92. Diesel prices have also surged over $5, De Haan said, up $0.18 a gallon, to $5.05.