For the first time ever, a gallon of regular gas now costs $5 on average nationwide, according to AAA's Saturday reading, APA reports citing CNN.
The record is hardly a surprise. Gas prices have been rising steadily for the last eight weeks, and this latest milestone marks the 15th straight day that the AAA reading has hit a record price, and the 32nd time in the last 33 days.
The national average stood at $4.07 when the current run of price increases began April 15. The current price reading from OPIS represents 23% increase in less than two months.
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