Petrol prices: Increase at the pumps in the middle of the working week

Wednesday's price increase was still cheaper than last week, when the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.398, and a month ago, when the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline nationwide was $3.506.

Gas prices remain a major issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to run for re-election, Vice President Kamala Harris, the current Democratic presidential nominee, must outline how she will address the country's high gas prices and energy costs and how both will affect the economy and people's finances.

While prices have fluctuated in 2024, they have fallen in recent weeks and months. However, gas prices are still significantly higher than they were during former President Donald Trump's administration.

Gasoline prices vary considerably between states. To see how expensive gas is in each state, click here. Here are the gas prices for a gallon of regular gasoline in and around Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Unlike the average price of gasoline nationwide, prices in Washington fell on Wednesday, continuing a trend from last week, except for a very slight increase yesterday. The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Washington is $3.614 midweek before Labor Day weekend, down from yesterday's price of $3.615. Wednesday's price is cheaper than last week, when the price was $3.65 per gallon, and a month ago, when it was $3.698.

Maryland

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maryland on Wednesday is $3.285. This is down slightly from Tuesday's price when the price was $3.286. It is also cheaper than a week ago when a gallon of regular gasoline in Maryland cost $3.359 and a month ago when regular gasoline cost $3.482 per gallon. Prices are much cheaper today than they were a year ago when regular gasoline cost $3.732 per gallon in Maryland.

Delaware

Gasoline prices in Delaware continued to be the lowest in the region on Wednesday at $3.186 per gallon. That's down from last week, when the average price for a gallon of regular was $3.277. Prices are significantly cheaper than a month ago, when First State residents paid $3.387 per gallon for regular. Gasoline was much more expensive a year ago, when people in the state paid $3.66 for a gallon of regular.

Virginia

On Wednesday, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Virginia was $3.231, up slightly from Tuesday's price of $3.225. Despite the increase, a gallon of regular gasoline in Virginia was cheaper than last week, when the price was $3.274 per gallon. It's also less expensive than a month ago, when regular gasoline cost $3.393 in Virginia. In addition, prices are lower today than they were a year ago, when regular gasoline cost $3.626 per gallon.

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Mississippi

Mississippi reclaimed the honor of having the lowest gas price in the country on Wednesday, with a price of $2.89 per gallon. On Monday, Oklahoma held that honor, knocking Mississippi off the honor it held for most of the year of being the state with the lowest gas prices in the country. Wednesday's price was a slight drop from Tuesday's price ($2.893 per gallon) and Monday's price ($2.896 per gallon). Oklahoma's price, meanwhile, rose to $2.924.

Hawaii

Hawaii remains the state with the most expensive gasoline in the country. The average price of regular gasoline was $4.664 per gallon on Wednesday. Prices in the Aloha State are actually higher today than they were a week ago, when regular gasoline cost $4.654 per gallon. However, a month ago, regular gasoline in Hawaii was actually cheaper, costing Hawaiians $4.662 per gallon.