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Sudden spike in gas price attributed to several factors

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Gasoline prices in Wisconsin surged as much as $. 30 overnight, with regular unleaded nowgoing for as much as $4.29 per gallon. That’s at — or close to — a Wisconsin record.Chuck Quirmbach looks the reasons for the increase, and the hope for any long-term fixes.

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