Gas prices increased for the fourth straight day this week, as the new national average for regular gas rose to $3.212 per gallon on Thursday, according to AAA . This represents an increase of nearly four cents since Monday, when gas was $3.174 per gallon. The average price for a gallon of regular gas remains the lowest since January 2024, when it was $3.075 .
The cost of gas is 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.
Despite the recent trend of decreases, gas prices have fluctuated throughout the year and vary significantly among states. Gas prices remain higher today 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.