There was little movement locally in gas prices the past week, according to AAA, but a surge in prices in the Upper Midwest.
The average price of a gallon of regular in Gainesville is down two cents from a week ago to $2.86. Meanwhile, the statewide average held steady at $2.89.
But a recent refinery issue caused a surge in the national average which went up more than seven cents to $3.21 mainly due to flooding at BP Whiting Refinery in Indiana. The largest refinery in the Midwest shut down operations for several days following a severe thunderstorm.
As a result, states in the Great Lakes region saw an increase in gas prices, but they may get some relief soon now that the refinery is back online.