Key Points:
- The national average price of a gallon of gas has surpassed $5 for the first time ever.
- Overall, the price of a gallon of regular gas has increased from $3.08 one year ago to $5.01 today.
- The price of gas has increased $0.15 in the last week, $0.58 in the last month, and $1.94 in the last year.
- Every state has gas prices above $4.48.
- California has the highest price at $6.44, the highest ever recorded.
- The Right Facts will continue to monitor gas prices across the country.