BELLINGHAM, Wash. – There may be some relief coming at the pump.
Gas prices have begun backing off from the record reached earlier this week and industry analysts say they could start to tumble.
Triple A reports our current average in Bellingham is $5.38 per gallon, 15-cents less than the new record high set on Monday, October 10th.
The statewide average is almost a quarter lower than just a few days ago.
Reports from north of the border say the downward trend should continue as West Coast refineries get production back online.
Vancouver’s City News quotes experts who say that should bring prices down dramatically in coming days.