News, Gas prices jump to an average $3.11 a gallon. (gasoline, regular, money)

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WASHINGTON — The average U.S. retail price for gasoline jumped 5.6 cents to $3.11 a gallon over the past week, the government said on Monday, reflecting record high oil costs that topped $100 a barrel last week.
The national price for regular gasoline rose to the highest level in two months and was 80 cents above a year ago, the Energy Information Administration said in a weekly survey of service stations.

Gas prices jump to an average $3.11 a gallon - USATODAY.com

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No doubt the prices are going up, but you can see how our currency is affecting the price here:

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