California, average U.S. gas prices rise due to increase in crude oil costs

CAMARILLO, California (AP)—The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline surged 13 cents a gallon (3.8 liters) in early April, to $2.91. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says one of the reasons for the spike is an increase in crude oil costs. Lundberg says prices at the pump have jumped 25 cents...