US gas prices reach all-time high

Washington, March 8 ( /Sputnik) US gasoline prices reached an all-time high record of $4.17 per gallon, the American Automobile Association (AAA) said on Tuesday. “Current Average (regular) $4.173,” the AAA said on its website accompanied by a map that showed prices reaching as high as $5.44 per gallon in some US states. This is the highest recorded national average price, the AAA added. On Monday, the average price for regular gas was $4.065 per gallon, while a week ago it was $3.619, according to the AAA. /SPUTNIK RKM