Gas prices rise slightly midweek
Gas prices saw a slight increase on Wednesday, with the national average for a gallon of regular gas rising to $3.449, a slight increment from Tuesday’s $3.440 as reported by AAA. The current figures, however, indicate a minor drop compared to last week’s average of $3.454 and are significantly lower than last month’s average of $3.594. Mississippi currently offers the lowest gas prices at $2.926 per gallon; conversely, California remains the most expensive with per gallon prices at $4.823, despite recent falls in prices there. gas prices have slightly decreased from June 2023’s average of $3.578. Gas prices vary considerably across different states. The summary also touches on the price of gas in Washington, D.C., though specifics weren’t fully provided.
Gas prices increased on Wednesday, with regular gas averaging $3.449 per gallon, according to AAA. On Tuesday, the price was $3.440 per gallon.
Wednesday’s prices were slightly lower than the cost of gas a week ago when it stood at $3.454. A month ago, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.591.
Mississippi is still the state with the least expensive gas in the nation, at $2.926 for a gallon of regular gas. On the other side of the country, California, where the prices have dropped considerably in recent weeks, is still the state with the most expensive gas, at $4.823.
Gas prices are less expensive than in June 2023, when the average cost for a gallon of regular gas was $3.578.
Gas prices continue to vary significantly in each state. 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., and a few other states.
Washington, D.C.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the nation’s capital was $3.67. This is a slight increase from yesterday’s price of $3.667 per gallon. On the other hand, Wednesday’s gas prices were slightly lower than last week when it cost $3.676 per gallon for regular gas. A month ago, gas was $3.718 per gallon.
Delaware
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Delaware on Wednesday is $3.481. This is slightly cheaper than Tuesday’s price of $3.499 per gallon. Both prices are more expensive than at this time last week to get regular gas in the state when prices stood at $3.417 per gallon. It is also more expensive for a gallon of regular-grade gas now than a month ago when gas was $3.453 per gallon.
Virginia
On Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia was $3.343. This is a decrease from yesterday’s average of $3.35 per gallon. A week ago, regular-grade gas was $3.325 per gallon in Virginia, and a month ago, it was $3.402.
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Maryland
In Maryland, a gallon of regular-grade gas is $3.551 on Wednesday. This is a decrease from yesterday’s price of $3.572. It is, however, an increase from last week’s price of $3.519 per gallon. The state’s average gas price is also more expensive than it was a month ago when it cost $3.549 for a gallon of regular gas.
Florida
Florida is a popular travel destination during the summer months. And those who drive in Florida will pay $3.32 per gallon, the average price for regular gas in the Sunshine State. Wednesday’s price is considerably more expensive than yesterday when the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.226, according to AAA. Prices apparently fluctuate in the state as gas prices a week ago were less expensive than Wednesday’s price, coming in at $3.28 per gallon. Gas prices today are much lower than a month ago when gas cost $3.451 per gallon.
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