Gas prices just hit a new record high. Here are a few ways to save

As the summer driving season nears, gasoline prices show no signs of slowing down.

The national average for unleaded gas hit a new high of $4.59 per gallon Thursday, according to AAA. For the first time ever, the average price was $4 per gallon or above in all 50 states this week, AAA data shows. Last year at this time, the price was $3.04 per gallon.

Soaring prices for crude oil are largely to blame, the automotive group said. “The high cost of oil, the key ingredient in gasoline, is driving these high pump prices for consumers,” Andrew Gross, a spokesperson for AAA, said in a statement. 

How to save on gas

If you are still planning to hit the road, there are ways to shield yourself somewhat from soaring prices at the pump. Consumer savings expert Andrea Woroch has these tips:

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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/19/gas-prices-just-hit-a-new-record-high-here-are-a-few-ways-to-save.html