Gas prices: Increase at the pumps ahead of July 4 holiday – Washington Examiner
The article discusses the increase in gas prices ahead of the July 4 holiday, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas rising to $3.501. It compares the current prices to those from previous days, as well as a week, month, and year ago. The article also highlights the significant variation in gas prices across different states, with California having the most expensive gas and Mississippi the cheapest. Information about the gas prices in and around Washington, D.C., is also provided.
Gas prices: Increase at the pumps ahead of July 4 holiday
Gas prices increased on Tuesday ahead of the July 4 holiday. The average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $3.501, according to AAA.
It was the first increase in two days. On Monday, regular gas was $3.491 per gallon, and on Sunday, it was $3.492.
A week ago, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.469. A month ago, it was $3.536 per gallon. A year ago, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was about the same, coming in at $3.535.
California had the country’s most expensive gas on Tuesday, with a gallon of regular gas costing $4.79. Conversely, Mississippi had the cheapest gas prices, with a gallon of regular gas costing $2.957 on Tuesday.
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., heading into the holiday.
Washington, D.C.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the nation’s capital was $3.671 on Tuesday, a slight increase from yesterday’s price of $3.665. A week ago, gas was $3.661 per gallon. A month ago, a gallon of regular gas was slightly more expensive than it cost on Tuesday, coming in at $3.707 per gallon.
Virginia
The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia on Tuesday was $3.356. This was an increase from yesterday’s average price of $3.328 per gallon. A week ago regular-grade gas was $3.319 per gallon in Virginia. A month ago, it was $3.428.
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Maryland
On Tuesday, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland was $3.570. This slightly increased from yesterday, when gas was $3.563 per gallon. A week ago, the price was $3.513 per gallon. Gas prices are cheaper now than they were a month ago, when it cost $3.615 per gallon.
Delaware
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Delaware on Tuesday was $3.474. This was a decrease from yesterday’s price of $3.502 per gallon. A week ago, the price was $3.446 per gallon. A month ago, it was $3.482.
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