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Right now, a road trip from Billings to Whitefish will cost about $50 more in fuel than last year. If it hits $5 a gallon, the same trip will cost $220 for regular gas. Ouch.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has wreaked havoc in oil prices, and consequently in gas prices at the pump here in Missoula, and throughout the country.

Patrick DeHaan, Head Petroleum Analyst for Gas Buddy, told KGVO News on Friday that gas prices in Missoula will almost certainly top $4 per gallon by the Memorial Day weekend.

Along with the bad news of the worldwide Omicron COVID 19 virus scare, the good news is that oil prices are plummeting, with gas prices hopefully to follow.

The price of oil has been steadily rising and with that the price of gas has been fluctuating, as well.

Montana gas prices have risen three cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.41 per gallon today.

With so many of the nation’s refineries in the Gulf, Hurricane Ida has forced closures and evacuations which have affected oil prices and subsequently gas prices, as well.

As part of the stock correction over the pest few days due to increasing COVID fears, the price of crude oil also tumbled, and this may lead to moderating gas prices, according to Gas Buddy Analyst Patrick DeHaan

America is on the move again, and with the increasing demand for gas, the price will continue to rise through the summer, and perhaps beyond.