Prices have risen the most in Georgia, where the average price of a gallon jumped from $2.67 on May 1 to $2.90 Wednesday.
Prices rose sharply beginning May 10, two days after the pipeline shutdown began.
The pipeline will restart operations Wednesday afternoon, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm announced Wednesday. The Department of Energy has urged drivers to be patient and only purchase fuel when needed.
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