Gas prices were on the rise again on Monday as the national average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $3.203. This was a slight increase from Sunday’s price of $3.201. Overall, gas prices are more expensive than a week ago, when a gallon of regular gas cost $3.174. However, prices are slightly lower than a month ago, when a gallon of regular gas cost drivers in the country $3.217.
Gas prices are a vital topic heading into the 2024 presidential election . With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, Vice President Kamala Harris , now the Democratic presidential nominee, has to indicate how she will address the country’s gas prices and energy costs and how both affect the economy and people’s finances.
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Monday’s price for a gallon of regular gas remains the lowest since January 2024, when it was $3.075 . Despite the recent trend of decreases, gas prices have fluctuated throughout the year and vary significantly among states. Gas prices remain higher at this time than when former President Donald Trump was in office. Click here to see the cost of gas in different states throughout the country. Read below to see the average prices for a gallon of regular gas in and around Washington, D.C.