Gas prices continue to hit new highs, setting new records, AAA reports
PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices around the globe continue to rise, causing pain at the pump for local drivers.
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Sunday's gas prices
AAA Mid-Atlantic reports that Sunday's average gas price in New Jersey hit $4.09 a gallon, breaking the old record of $3.99 set on July 8, 2008. The price is up 44 cents in the last week, 60 cents in the last month and $1.22 higher than a year ago, the company said.
The Pennsylvania gas price average reached $4.17 per gallon Sunday, setting a new record high price for the region after breaking a 14-year record high Saturday, AAA said. The five-county Philadelphia area gas price average topped $4.22 per gallon, breaking the old record of $4.15 set on June 20, 2008, AAA said.
Monday's gas prices
Monday's national average gas price is $4.06. One month ago, the national average was $3.44, and one year ago, the average cost of gas was $2.76, AAA says.
The rising costs continue to hit drivers in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey hard.
The average prices of regular unleaded gas on Monday are:
- Delaware - $4.10 (Up from $3.60 last week)
- Pennsylvania - $4.23 (Up from $3.75 last week)
- New Jersey - $4. 17 (Up from $3.65 last week)
Tuesday's gas prices
Gas prices in the area continue to rise, setting a new record for the highest price, according to data reported by AAA.
The average prices of regular unleaded gas on Tuesday are:
- Delaware - $4.22
- Pennsylvania - $4.31
- New Jersey - $4. 27
The national average price of regular gas is $4.17 Tuesday, up from $2.77 one year ago.
Wednesday's gas prices
Gas prices saw another increase overnight into Wednesday, yet again setting a new record for the highest price, AAA reports.
The average prices of regular unleaded gas on Wednesday are:
- Delaware - $4.25
- Pennsylvania - $4.39
- New Jersey - $4.32
The national average price of regular gas is $4.25 Wednesday, up from $2.79 one year ago.
How to save
Tracy E. Noble, manager of public and government affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic noted earlier that motorists are feeling "the pain at the pump" while still months away from the start of the peak summer driving season, and signs point to higher crude oil and gasoline prices for the remainder of winter and into spring.
To maximize your fuel economy, it is recommended that you:
- Plan your trips
- Drive conservatively
- Avoid excessive idling
- Use a "fast pass" on toll roads
- Use cruise control
- Drive to warm the engine
- Remove unnecessary cargo
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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