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Gas Prices Rise in Moses Lake

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

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Gas prices in Moses Lake and Grant County rose this week, with the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline increasing from $5.00 to $5.03 per gallon in Grant County as of August 3, according to AAA data. Meanwhile, Adams County saw a slight decrease from $5.03 to $4.96 per gallon.

Compared to a month ago, Washington's average gas price has risen 10 cents to $5.13 per gallon, while nationally the average dropped slightly to $4.10. Washington remains one of only three states with an average price over $5 per gallon, alongside California and Hawaii. The national average has increased $1.29 from the start of 2026, and Washington drivers are paying $1.29 more per gallon than they were on January 5.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2026/aug/04/gas-prices-see-some-relief-increases-this-week/

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Gas prices in Moses Lake and Grant County rose this week“Gas prices in Washington and Grant County all moved higher over the past week.”
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The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline increased from $5.00 to $5.03 per gallon in Grant County as of August 3“Grant County's average rose from $5.00 to $5.03 per gallon over the week, while Adams County fell slightly from $5.03 to $4.96.”
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Adams County saw a slight decrease from $5.03 to $4.96 per gallon“Grant County's average rose from $5.00 to $5.03 per gallon over the week, while Adams County fell slightly from $5.03 to $4.96.”
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Compared to a month ago, Washington's average gas price has risen 10 cents to $5.13 per gallon“According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Washington was $5.13 on Aug. 3, up 2 cents from $5.11 a week ago. The national average slipped slightly to $4.10, down 1 cent from $4.11 the previous week. Locally, prices continued to climb. Grant County's average rose from $5.00 to $5.03 per gallon over the week, while Adams County fell slightly from $5.03 to $4.96. Compared to a month ago, Washington's average price increased 10 cents from $5.03 on July 6.”
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Nationally the average dropped slightly to $4.10“The national average slipped slightly to $4.10, down 1 cent from $4.11 the previous week.”
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Washington remains one of only three states with an average price over $5 per gallon“AAA data shows Washington remains among the states with the highest gasoline prices in the nation with only California at $5.66 and Hawaii at $5.45 with higher prices in the nation. These three states are the only ones with an average over $5 a gallon across the United States.”
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California and Hawaii are the other two states with an average price over $5 per gallon“AAA data shows Washington remains among the states with the highest gasoline prices in the nation with only California at $5.66 and Hawaii at $5.45 with higher prices in the nation. These three states are the only ones with an average over $5 a gallon across the United States.”
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The national average has increased $1.29 from the start of 2026“The national average has increased $1.29 from $2.81 at the beginning of 2026.”
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Washington drivers are paying $1.29 more per gallon than they were on January 5“On Jan. 5, the statewide average stood at $3.84 per gallon, meaning Washington drivers are now paying $1.29 more per gallon.”