GAS PRICES HIT HIGHEST LEVELS IN 6 YEARS

Key Points:

  • Gas prices across the country continue to increase.
  • Overall, the price of a gallon of regular gas has increased from $1.88 one year ago to $3.04 today.
  • The price has increased $0.17 in the last month alone.
  • California has the highest price at $4.14, followed by Hawaii at $3.87, and Nevada at $3.59.
  • Louisiana has the lowest price at $2.72, followed by Mississippi at $2.73, and Missouri and Texas at $2.76.
  • California has surpassed the all-time U.S. average record of $4.11 from July 2008.
  • The Right Facts will continue to monitor gas prices across the country.