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Gas prices: Now at $4.08 per gallon, rising more than $1 in last month
The national average price for regular gas increased again on Thursday, rising to $4.081 per gallon, according to AAA. It marks the fourth consecutive day gas prices have risen amid a trend of steadily rising gas prices since the second week of January.
TL;DR
- National average gas price reached $4.081 per gallon on Thursday.
- This is the fourth consecutive day of rising gas prices.
- Prices have increased by over $1 per gallon in the last month.
- Recent price hikes are linked to winter storms and Operation Epic Fury.
- California has the highest statewide average at $5.891 per gallon.
- Oklahoma has the lowest statewide average at $3.272 per gallon.