Pain at the pump — Average gas price surges over $4 a gallon
(March 8, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, crude prices are soaring, leading to higher pump prices in the U.S. The national average for a gallon of gas is $4.06, a staggering 45 cents more than a week ago, 62 cents more than a month ago and $1.30 more than a year ago. The national average has not been this high since July 2008.