Copyright 1999 Journal Sentinel Inc.
Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel
July 31, 1999 Saturday Final
SECTION: Business Pg. 1
LENGTH: 76 words
HEADLINE:
Gas prices highest in 18 months
SOURCE: Journal Sentinel wire reports
BODY:
Higher crude oil prices and
rising world demand have helped push U.S. gasoline prices to
their highest level in 18 months. Nationally, the average price of gasoline at
the pump has risen more than 5 cents to $1.267 a gallon since early July. Since
February, prices have risen 26.9 cents a gallon across the country. Prices could
continue climbing during August as more Americans take to the road for vacations
and weekend outings, analysts said.
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August 2, 1999 
