Average retail gasoline prices in Tacoma have risen 5.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.68 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy‘s daily survey of 271 gas outlets in Tacoma. This compares with the national average that has fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.17.

Including the change in gas prices in Tacoma during the past week, prices yesterday were 8.2 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 10.9 cents higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 5 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 17.2 cents lower than one year ago.

– GasBuddy.com