Gas prices increased again this week, marking the third straight day that the average cost for a gallon of regular gas went up.
It costs $3.544 per gallon for regular gas on Thursday, according to AAA. This was slightly higher than yesterday’s price of $3.538 per gallon. Prices have increased nearly four cents per gallon since Monday, when the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.506.
Mississippi was the state that had the cheapest gas prices for a gallon of regular gas on Thursday, with a cost of $3.009 – rising above $3 for the second straight day for the first time in weeks. California had the country’s most expensive gas on Thursday, with a gallon of regular gas costing $4.778.
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 weekend.
Washington, D.C.
On Thursday, the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.709 in the nation’s capital, a slight decrease from the day before when gas was $3.712. A week ago, regular gas was $3.699 per gallon in Washington, D.C. A month ago, it cost people in the capital $3.678 per gallon for regular gas.
Virginia
On Thursday, the average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia was $3.477. This was an increase from yesterday’s average price of $3.467 per gallon. A week ago, regular-grade gas was $3.382 per gallon in Virginia. A month ago, it was $3.333, and last year at this time, a gallon of regular gas was $3.348.
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Delaware
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Delaware on Thursday was $3.553. This was a slight increase from Wednesday’s price of $3.514. A week ago, the price for regular gas was $3.46 per gallon. A month ago, people in the First State were paying $3.424 for a gallon of regular gas.
Maryland
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Maryland on Thursday was $3.631. This was an increase from Wednesday’s price of $3.618. A week ago, the price for regular gas was $3.577 per gallon. A month ago, people in Maryland paid $3.526 for a gallon of regular gas. Last year at this time, a gallon of regular gas cost Marylanders $3.574 per gallon.