Gas Prices: Increase at the pumps ahead of July 4th holiday – Washington Examiner
Gas prices increased ahead of the July 4th holiday, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas rising to $3.501, according to AAA. This was the first increase in two days, with California having the most expensive gas at $4.79 per gallon and Mississippi having the cheapest at $2.957. Gas prices continue to vary in each state. In Washington, D.C., the average price was $3.671, while in Virginia, it was $3.356. gas prices across the country fluctuate and can be checked by visiting the AAA website.
Gas Prices: Increase at the pumps ahead of July 4th holiday
Gas prices increased on Tuesday ahead of the July 4th 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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