Gas prices have hit a record high amid the crude oil price rally in international markets during the past few days, according to latest data from AAA.
The national average price for regular unleaded gas on May 17 was $4.52 per gallon, which is an all-time record according to AAA. This is 3.4 percent higher than the price of $4.37 per gallon one week prior; 10.9 percent higher than the price of $4.08 per gallon one month prior; and 48.5 percent higher than the price of $3.05 per gallon one year prior in 2021.
