GasBuddy reports Nevada prices are 40 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and stand 22 cents a gallon higher than a year ago.
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Power was restored after power outages left over 6,000 people in the dark for several hours.
Around 6 a.m., 6,000 NV Energy customers did not have power in Northern Nevada, but that number dwindled to about 2,100 people by 2 p.m., according to NV Energy’s website.
Death Valley National Park was hit by a power outage, which affected the park’s ability to pump water and cut off cell service.
The cheapest gas prices in Las Vegas on Monday were $4.29 a gallon while the least expensive gas in the state was around $3.86 a gallon in the Wells, Wendover areas.
Average Las Vegas Valley gas prices have risen nearly 25 cents a gallon in the past week. There are two factors driving the spike, says a petroleum analyst.
Nearly 3,000 NV Energy customers were without power at one point Friday evening.
Dangerous, prolonged heat has settled over the western part of the country. NV Energy is asking for help conserving power. California is warning of possible blackouts.
Local officials urge the federal government to invest in electric buses for Southern Nevada.
Mylar balloons are part of a lot of parties and celebrations, but NV Energy considers them an unwelcome guest.