WASHINGTON – AAA Mid-Atlantic says that the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in the Washington metro area was $3.65, a four-cent drop from last week and six cents higher than the same time last year.
“August is set to be a volatile month for gas prices despite recent price drops,” said John B. Townsend II, of AAA Mid-Atlantic. “Summertime demand for gasoline, expensive crude oil prices, and the possibility of refinery glitches or supply disruptions from Gulf Coast hurricanes could push prices higher.”
| 8/4/13 | Week Ago | Year Ago | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | $3.62 | $3.63 | $3.60 |
| Washington, DC | $3.88 | $3.89 | $3.84 |
| DC Only | $3.88 | $3.89 | $3.84 |
| DC Metro | $3.65 | $3.69 | $3.56 |
| Crude Oil | $106.94 per barrel (at Friday’s close) | $104.70 per barrel (7/26/2013) | $91.40 per barrel (8/3/2012) |