The cost of filling up the tank keeps going up and up nationwide, as gas prices keep reaching record levels.
On Monday, Massachusetts hit a record high of $4.39 per gallon, and that price had already risen by more than a nickel by Wednesday, staying above the national average -- and gas prices are as high as they've ever been since AAA started keeping track of them in 2000, the association told NBC News. In fact, gas costs more than a dollar per gallon more than it did a year ago.
See how fast gas prices have risen around New England, and how they compare to the national average, in this chart based on AAA data:
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What's to blame for the high prices? Industry analysts say that Russia's invasion of Ukraine -- two oil-producing nations -- has driven up prices, along with sanctions placed by Western nations on Russia.
Drivers hoping to limit their spending on gas do have some options, including these tips on increasing gas mileage.
