The AAA U.S. national average gasoline price rose +$0.054 WoW to $2.983 but remain -$0.151 YoY, seasonal increase underway.

• Prices increased from $2.929 last week and from $2.881 a month ago, indicating a recent upward trend tied to seasonal factors.

• Prices are below $3.134 a year ago, showing lower levels relative to last year despite the weekly rise.

• Gasoline demand edged down to 8.73M bpd (prior: 8.74M bpd), indicating slightly softer weekly consumption.

• Domestic gasoline supply declined to 254.8M bbl (prior: 255.8M bbl) and production averaged 9.2M bpd, showing reduced inventories alongside lower output.

• WTI settled at $65.42/bbl (-$0.21 on the day) while crude inventories rose +16M bbl to 435.8M bbl, about 3% below the five-year average.

• EV charging prices held steady at $0.39/kWh, indicating no change in electricity fueling costs.

• Higher summer-blend production and expected spring travel demand are cited as drivers of rising gasoline prices.