DENVER (KDVR) — The national average for a gallon of gas rose to $4.17 overnight, soaring above the all-time high for average gasoline prices in 2008.
According to AAA, the average for a gallon of regular fuel was $3.75 on Monday. On Tuesday morning, the average price for a gallon of regular fuel rose to $3.83.
Here’s a look at prices in Colorado from AAA:
| Averages | Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Avg. | $3.836 | $4.141 | $4.421 | $4.285 |
| Yesterday Avg. | $3.751 | $4.062 | $4.352 | $4.165 |
| Week Ago Avg. | $3.387 | $3.712 | $4.008 | $3.651 |
| Month Ago Avg. | $3.334 | $3.659 | $3.956 | $3.534 |
| Year Ago Avg. | $2.749 | $3.057 | $3.340 | $2.936 |
Gas is up $.45 per gallon on average from one week ago, and $.50 per gallon on average from one month ago.
A year ago, AAA said gas was $2.74 per gallon on average in Colorado. That means prices have risen $1.09 per gallon in the last year.