DENVER (KDVR) — The national average for a gallon of gas rose above $4 on Monday morning.
According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular fuel is $4.06.
Here are the most expensive states for gas as of Monday morning at 8 a.m.:
- California: $5.34
- Hawaii: $4.69
- Nevada: $4.59
- Oregon: $4.51
- Washington: $4.44
- Alaska: $4.39
- Illinois: $4.30
- Connecticut: $4.28
- New York: $4.26
- Pennsylvania: $4.23
| State | Regular | Mid-Grade | Premium | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $5.343 | $5.506 | $5.645 | $5.692 |
| Hawaii | $4.699 | $4.890 | $5.161 | $4.941 |
| Nevada | $4.590 | $4.766 | $4.973 | $4.767 |
| Oregon | $4.512 | $4.651 | $4.862 | $4.809 |
| Washington | $4.449 | $4.598 | $4.785 | $4.747 |
| Alaska | $4.395 | $4.505 | $4.721 | $4.436 |
| Illinois | $4.304 | $4.610 | $5.000 | $4.479 |
| Connecticut | $4.283 | $4.490 | $4.724 | $4.787 |
| New York | $4.261 | $4.496 | $4.744 | $4.854 |
| Pennsylvania | $4.238 | $4.503 | $4.784 | $5.000 |
Each state with the highest average price per gallon also saw a significant week-to-week increase, according to AAA.
- California: up $.51
- Hawaii: up $.15
- Nevada: up $.56
- Oregon: up $.48
- Washington: $.44
- Alaska: up $.50
- Illinois: up $.45
- Connecticut: up $.56
- New York: up $.45
- Pennsylvania: up $.48
In Colorado, the average price for a gallon of gas is $3.75.
The least expensive state for a gallon of gas is Missouri at $3.62 per gallon, according to AAA.