Gas prices: Another day, another increase at the pumps 

Gas prices increased again on Thursday, with the average price of a gallon of regular gas rising to $3.521, according to AAA. This was an increase over Wednesday’s average cost of $3.513 per gallon.

While prices have fluctuated in 2024, there has been a decrease in the pumps in recent weeks and months. Nevertheless, gas prices remain significantly higher than when former President Donald Trump was in office.

The price of gas remains a vital topic heading into the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris, now the likely nominee, will have to indicate how she would address the country’s high gas prices, the overall energy cost and how both affect the economy and people’s finances.

Moreover, Thursday’s price increase meant that gas was slightly more expensive now than last week when the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.506. Prices are also more expensive now than a month ago when the average cost for a gallon of regular was $3.469.

Gas prices vary significantly among states. For the second day in a row, Hawaii has the highest average price for a gallon of regular gas, at $4.682 per gallon on Thursday. Mississippi remained the state with the lowest average price, at $2.988 per gallon.

Gas prices vary significantly among states. To see how expensive gas is in each state, click here. Here are the gas prices for a gallon of regular-grade gas in and around Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Washington, D.C., on Thursday was $3.71. That was an increase from the day before in the nation’s capital when gas was $3.713. A week ago, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.711 per gallon. A month ago, people in Washington paid $3.661 per gallon.

Virginia

On Thursday, the average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia was $3.415. This was a decrease from Wednesday’s average price of $3.416 per gallon. Gas prices are less expensive now than a week ago, when regular-grade gas was $3.446 per gallon. A month ago, a gallon of regular was $3.319.

Maryland

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland on Thursday was $3.503. This was an increase from Wednesday, when regular gas was $3.487 per gallon. A week ago, the price was $3.539 per gallon. A month ago, people in Maryland paid $3.513 for a gallon of regular gas. However, prices in Maryland are slightly less expensive than this time last year, when a gallon of regular gas cost Marylanders $3.643.

Delaware

The average price for a gallon of regular gas has deviated a lot recently in Delaware. On Thursday, the average price was $3.409, an increase from Wednesday’s price of $3.398. Both prices are less expensive than last week’s, when it cost $3.476 for a gallon of regular gas. However, gas prices are cheaper than a month ago, when people in the First State were paying $3.446 for a gallon of regular gas.

Here are a look at the prices for a gallon of regular gas in some other states across the nation.

California

California is a popular vacation spot during the summer with many families visiting the state’s numerous tourist attractions. Until recently, California had the most expensive prices in the country for a gallon of regular gas. Hawaii has since overtaken it. On Thursday, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Golden State was $4.648. This was a decrease from Wednesday’s price of $4.657. Gas prices have been trending downward in California in recent weeks as well. For example, a week ago, a gallon of regular gas cost $4.719. A month ago, it was $4.817.

Florida

Florida is another popular tourist destination during the summer. However, unlike California, the average price for a gallon of gas is less expensive than the current national average. On Thursday, it cost Floridians $3.452 for a gallon of regular gas. This was a slight decrease from Wednesday when it cost $3.457 per gallon. A week ago, a gallon of regular cost people in the state an average of $3.427 per gallon. A month ago, it was $3.395.