Retail gas prices nearing summer highs Staff Writer Retail gas prices are spiking to levels last seen in the heat of summer driving season, raising fears that consumers could cut back on holiday spending.But the crude rally propelling the jump at the pump hit the brakes Monday, as a barrel of oil tumbled more than 2 percent and the dollar strengthened after hitting a 14-month low.The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to $2.671, according to auto club AAA, Wright Express and Oil Price Information Service. The average price for a gallon of gas in Carson City is 2.81, according to AAA.
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