Gas prices top $4 per gallon in US, second time ever
The national average for regular unleaded gas crossed the $4 per gallon mark for only the second time ever and sits just 10 cents from the all-time record high seen in July 2008.
The nationwide average sits at $4.009, according to AAA gas prices, up roughly 9 cents a gallon over Saturday’s average.
The price has risen 47 cents since Russia invaded Ukraine 11 days ago. Premium gas costs an average of $4.571, which is up 10 cents from Saturday’s average.
The record high for regular unleaded was $4.114 in July 2008.
Fox News' Ralph Giordano and Dagen McDowell contributed to this report.
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