The national average cost of regular gas jumped 5 cents overnight, but the D.C. region saw even more dramatic price hikes Tuesday, according to AAA.
In Maryland, the average cost per gallon leapt 10 cents overnight to $4.94.
The average cost of gas per gallon in Virginia is $4.72, up 9 cents from Monday.
And in D.C. gas will cost you 7 cents more per gallon with the highest average in the region — $5.13.
Only Virginia comes in with a lower cost than the national average, which sits at a record-breaking $4.91. That’s around 60 cents more than a month ago, and $1.86 more than a year ago.
Here’s a chart comparing average gas prices over time, based off of AAA data.
| Tuesday | Monday | A week ago | A month ago | A year ago | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.C. | $5.13 | $5.06 | $4.82 | $4.62 | $3.20 |
| Maryland | $4.94 | $4.84 | $4.59 | $4.38 | $3.01 |
| Virginia | $4.72 | $4.63 | $4.46 | $4.18 | $2.92 |
| National | $4.91 | $4.86 | $4.62 | $4.30 | $3.05 |
Costs continue to go up amid a tight global supply. According to AAA, the cost of a barrel of oil is nearly $120, about double from August.
Prices also went up after the holiday weekend brought increased demand for gas. The national average surged nearly 30 cents in the past week.
