The cost of gas continues to soar as the average price for a gallon of regular gas rose for the second straight day. The latest increases negate the minimal decrease Americans experienced over the July 4th weekend. Prices are now less than a penny cheaper than last year at this time. 

The average price for a gallon of regular gas increased to $3.538 on Wednesday, rising almost two cents in 24 hours, according to AAA. On Tuesday, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.519. On Monday and Sunday, a gallon of regular gas cost $3.506.

Gas is also more expensive now than it was a month ago when it was $3.445 per gallon.

Mississippi had the cheapest gas prices for a gallon of regular gas on Wednesday, at $3.005—rising above $3 for the first time in weeks. Meanwhile, California had the country’s most expensive gas on Wednesday, at $4.784.

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 was $3.712 in the nation’s capital on Wednesday. This was an increase from Tuesday’s price of $3.709 per gallon. A week ago, regular gas was $3.69 per gallon in Washington, D.C., and a month ago, it was $3.683.

Virginia

On Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia was $3.467. This was an increase from Tuesday’s average price of $3.441 per gallon. A week ago, regular-grade gas was $3.374 per gallon in Virginia. A month ago, it was $3.342, and last year at this time, a gallon of regular gas was $3.342.

Maryland

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland on Wednesday was $3.618. This was a slight increase from yesterday’s price of $3.59. A week ago, the price for regular gas was $3.579 per gallon. A month ago, people in Maryland were paying $3.53 for a gallon of regular gas. Last year at this time, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.574.

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Pennsylvania

On Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Pennsylvania was $3.696. This was an increase from Tuesday’s average price of $3.688 per gallon. A week ago, regular-grade gas was $3.662 per gallon in the Keystone State. A month ago, it was $3.672.

New Jersey

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in New Jersey on Wednesday was $3.50. This was an increase from Tuesday’s average price of $3.487 per gallon. A week ago, regular-grade gas was $3.458 per gallon in the Garden State. A month ago, it was $3.432.