Gas prices on the rise, hitting $3.506 per gallon - Washington Examiner
- Gas prices across the country are increasing.
- The average cost for a gallon of regular gas is $3.506.
- Consumers may face higher prices at the pumps in the coming days.
In recent days, the average cost of a gallon of regular gas in the United States has seen a slight increase, with Mississippi offering the cheapest prices at $2.997 per gallon. In Washington, D.C., the average price was $3.709 per gallon on Tuesday, up from $3.671 a week ago. Virginia and Maryland also saw increases, with prices at $3.441 and $3.59 per gallon, respectively. Texas had the lowest average price at $3.124 per gallon, while Maine's average was $3.496. Prices in Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland on Monday and Sunday were slightly higher compared to the previous week. Delaware and New York also experienced fluctuations in gas prices, with New York seeing a decrease from $3.587 to $3.098 per gallon. Over the weekend, prices in various states remained relatively stable, with Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware showing slight fluctuations. Pennsylvania had an average price of $3.663 per gallon on Sunday, while New York's average was $3.624. Overall, gas prices have seen minor fluctuations in different states over the past week, with some areas experiencing slight increases while others saw decreases in prices.