It was nice while it lasted. But now pain may be returning to a gas pump near you.

It sure was nice to be able to fill the car up for a little over 20 bucks. After bottoming out to start the year, gas prices are on the way back up.

AAA says gas prices could increase 30 to 50 cents per gallon between early February and the middle of spring. It has been on the rise here in Sioux Falls.

AAA does not expect the national average price of gas to rise above $3 per gallon in 2015.

The price on Sunday was $2.17 nationally. The price in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday was $2.09.

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