{"id":2430933,"date":"2025-05-05T09:47:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-slightly-more-expensive-than-a-week-ago\/"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:49:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T13:49:29","slug":"gas-prices-slightly-more-expensive-than-a-week-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-slightly-more-expensive-than-a-week-ago\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas prices: Slightly more expensive than a week ago"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgas-prices-slightly-more-expensive-than-a-week-ago%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2430933&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the current state of gas prices in the United States, reporting that the national average for regular gas is $3.165 per gallon as of Monday. This marks a slight increase from the previous weekS price of $3.149, but it is cheaper than a month ago ($3.262) and significantly lower than last year when prices averaged $3.652 per gallon. The fluctuation in gas prices has spurred ongoing discussions in political circles regarding fuel costs. <\/p>\n<p>The article notes that while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-relief-at-pumps-to-start-the-week-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"...: Relief at pumps to start the ... - Washington Examiner\">gas prices vary significantly<\/a> across the country, the most expensive prices are found in West Coast states, with California&#8217;s average nearing $5 per gallon. In contrast, Gray County, Texas boasts the lowest prices at $2.447 per gallon. Additionally, Mississippi has the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >lowest statewide average gas prices<\/a> at $2.65 per gallon. the article emphasizes that location plays a crucial role in determining gas prices for consumers.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gas prices: Slightly more expensive than a week ago<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2112391\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3391272\/gas-prices-a-week-of-fluctuating-costs-at-the-pumps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">national average price for regular gas<\/a> is $3.165 per gallon on Monday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to AAA, gas prices increased slightly from a week ago, when a gallon of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular gas cost $3.149<\/a>. On a positive note for commuters, Monday&rsquo;s fuel costs were less expensive than a month ago, when a gallon of regular gas cost $3.262, and a year ago, when they were much more expensive, at $3.652 per gallon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3400585\/trump-slaps-tariff-on-foreign-made-films\/\">Trump slaps 100% tariff on foreign-made films<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3400457\/jason-smith-failure-not-an-option-delivering-tax-relief\/\">Jason Smith says failure is &#8216;not an option&#8217; in delivering tax relief<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3399549\/brian-kemp-trump-tariffs-could-be-problematic-if-left\/\">Georgia governor says Trump tariffs &#8216;could be problematic&#8217; if left in place<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gas-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gas prices<\/a> have fluctuated greatly in 2025 and have contributed to the narrative surrounding the conversation in the nation&rsquo;s political discourse on fuel costs. Gas prices are always a popular topic, with discussions focusing on whether they are increasing or decreasing. This year, they have done both, sometimes in the same week.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"bdc07528-2e2b-416b-ba52-abf34cf63783\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Gas Prices\"><\/div>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>The last seven days of gas prices have seen the national average experience high and low costs compared to earlier in the week. For example, Monday&rsquo;s price is $3.165 per gallon. However, the national average price for a gallon of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3395993\/gas-prices-increases-to-end-month-of-april\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gas on Wednesday, April 30, was $3.182<\/a>. This would represent a decrease within the last five days. However, if gas prices are compared between today and a week ago, they are slightly higher.<\/p>\n<p>While the national average price for a gallon of gas is a measuring tool for how cheap or expensive gas prices are, for the most part, the main determining factor of what one pays for gas depends on where one lives. Gas prices vary from state to state. Currently, the most expensive gas prices in the country are located in states on the West Coast. The least expensive fuel costs are found in the states in and around the Gulf of America.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As of Monday, Gray County, Texas, has the country&rsquo;s lowest gas prices, with an average cost of $2.447 per gallon. However, Mississippi has the lowest average statewide gas prices in the country, with an average price of $2.65 per gallon. However, the county with the lowest gas price in Mississippi is Simpson County, with a cost of $2.452 per gallon, which is more expensive than the county in Texas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3400618\/mike-pence-given-profile-in-courage-award\/\"><strong>FORMER VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE GIVEN THE &lsquo;PROFILE IN COURAGE&rsquo; AWARD<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Conversely, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California<\/a>&lsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-seven-cent-decrease-from-a-week-ago-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"...: Seven-cent decrease from a ... ago - Washington Examiner\">average statewide gas price<\/a> is near the $5-per-gallon threshold. The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in the Golden State was $4.779. Hawaii is the next most expensive state, at $4.491 per gallon, followed by Washington state at $4.258. In California, Mono County has the most expensive gas prices in the state, and the nation, with an average cost of $5.80 per gallon. The cheapest gas in California is found in Imperial County, which has an average price of $4.298 per gallon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The states with the next two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meads-jen-psaki-blames-putin-for-high-cost-of-gas-ignores-price-hikes-in-2021\/\" title=\"MEADS: Jen Psaki Blames Putin For High ... Of ..., Ignores Price Hikes In 2021\">highest average gas prices<\/a> are slightly below the $4-per-gallon threshold. Oregon&rsquo;s average gas price is $3.898 per gallon, and Nevada&rsquo;s is $3.806.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2112391\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2112391\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gas prices: A bit higher than last week. The national average for regular gas is $3.165 per gallon on Monday, up from $3.149 a week ago, according to AAA. 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