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Prices at the pump rising as we head into winter

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UNDATED (WREX) - You've probably noticed gas prices are slowly climbing as we head into the winter months and the holiday travel season.

In the past month, prices have jumped nearly 10 cents per gallon in Illinois and Wisconsin.

"The continued rise in the price of oil has pushed gas prices up,” says Beth Mosher, AAA Chicago’s spokesperson. “Consumers are starting to feel the pinch from the increased prices."
 
The higher prices are also being blamed on the weakening of the U.S. dollar globally and a continued slumping economy.
 
Area November 2009 October 2009 November 2008
Rockford $2.59 $2.52 $2.16
Illinois $2.70 $2.60 $2.15
Beloit-Janesville $2.58 $2.47 $2.10
Wisconsin $2.61 $2.54 $2.10
National $2.63 $2.52 $2.10
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