That crushed the old record of $4.11 per gallon, which had been set in 2008. For truckers ... t a decisive factor in explaining why gas prices are high right now. Low commission rates start ...

Today, gas prices are 35% higher than they were six years ago. What’s keeping gas prices so high? Seasonal factors, inflation, supply-chain disruptions and gas tax hikes can play a role.

As of May 24, average prices for a gallon of regular gasoline range from a modest low of $3.06 in Mississippi to a high of $5.14 in California. The high average price of gas in California is ...