Gas prices are up 17 cents per gallon since Monday

DENVER (KDVR) — Gas prices continue to surge across Colorado, even compared to earlier this week.

According to AAA, the current average for a gallon of regular gas is $3.51, which is up 17 cents from Monday.

On Monday, the average price for a gallon of regular fuel was $3.34.

The national average is up 7 cents from Monday at $3.37 for a gallon of regular fuel.

Cheapest places for a gallon of gas in Colorado

Here is a look at the 10 cheapest places to get a regular gallon of fuel in the state as of 1:45 p.m. Thursday, according to GasBuddy:

1. Midwest Gas & Grocery– Fort Morgan: $3.39
2. Pump N Save– Littleton: $3.39
3. Costco– Timnath: $3.49
4. Sam’s Corner Store– Denver: $3.49
5. Safeway– Lakewood: $3.49
6. Sam’s Club– Colorado Springs: $3.53
7. AAFES Exchange– Colorado Springs: $3.53
8. AAFES Exchange– Fort Carson: $3.53
9. Costco– Westminster: $3.54
10. Costco– Thornton: $3.54

The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Colorado is $3.39.