Video: Washington gas prices rise as carbon allowances climb

Mar 18, 2025, 1:58 PM | Updated: 2:28 pm

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Carbon prices for air pollution allowances have climbed again, impacting drivers with higher gas prices across the state.

The Department of Ecology announced that allowances sold for $50 each at the March auction, a 24% increase from December. According to the Washington State Standard, this latest sale will generate an additional $230 million for the state.

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