Soaring gas costs leave consumers anxious about economy

By Taylor Holland
Published February 23, 2013 5:00am ET
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Soaring gas costs leave consumers anxious about economy
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The price of a gallon of gasoline in the Washington area rose every day for more than a month, taking a toll on families and businesses, with no relief in sight.

Gas now averages $3.84 a gallon across the region, up 43 cents since prices first started rising a month ago, AAA data show. In the District, gas on Friday topped $4 a gallon for the fifth time.

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