Staff Reports
Gas prices continue to cause problems for American families under President Biden’s administration. The average cost for regular gas has gone up by 19.5% in the first four months of 2024, hitting an average of $3.676 per gallon in April. While there has been a recent slight drop in gas prices, the current average of $3.59 per gallon is still higher than at the start of the year.
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Even with this recent decrease, the average gas price is still more expensive today than it was a year ago. In May 2023, a gallon of regular gas cost $3.54, compared to the current average of $3.59 per gallon. The price for gas also differs widely from state to state. Shockingly, California holds the title for the highest gas prices at a staggering $5.203 per gallon, while Mississippi has the lowest at $3.048 per gallon.
In the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., the average gas price is $3.721 per gallon, exceeding nearby states Virginia ($3.398 per gallon), Maryland ($3.544 per gallon), and Delaware ($3.453 per gallon). Overall, many Americans are feeling the strain of high gas prices, particularly in states where the cost of fuel is at its highest.
