Gas prices have increased recently | Here’s why. [Video]

ATLANTA — Wondering why you’re seeing a surge in gas prices? You’re not alone. Metro Atlanta residents saw costs jump nearly $0.20 per gallon in just the past week, experts from GasBuddy said. The reason for the jump may surprise you. 

Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy said the increase in price is due to the switch to a different blend of gasoline. 

“We’ve made the transition over to that summer blend of gasoline, and with it, a pretty big jump,” De Haan explained. He further noted that the average price in Atlanta has risen to around $3.38 per gallon, up from $3.19 a week ago.

The switch to summer blends, which are formulated to reduce air pollution during warmer months, entails more expensive components. 

“When we make the transition to those more expensive components for the summer blend of gasoline, unfortunately, prices …