Gas prices in D.C. area up three cents

WASHINGTON – Despite the fact we’ve surpassed Labor Day, there’s another spike in gas prices here in the Washington-area and nationwide.

The average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in the D.C. Metro region jumped three cents in the last week to $3.83, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic’s weekly survey.

Last year at this time, unleaded regular in the D.C. Metro was selling for $3.56 a gallon.

AAA analysts are predicting a decline later in the month as the winter blend of gasoline is introduced.

The national average for a gallon of unleaded regular was at $3.86 this week.

Current and past gas prices from AAA

Current Week Ago Year Ago
D.C. Metro $3.83 $3.80 $3.56
D.C. Only $3.99 $3.98 $3.73
National $3.86 $3.83 $3.61

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