US gas price average hits $4.17, an all-time high, AAA says

In this Feb. 21, 2012 photo, the pump at a Shell Oil gas station shows a purchase of more than $68.73 for 15.6 gallons of gas prices in Del Mar, Calif. Americans have pumped less gas every week for the past year. It’s a slide that’s now longer than the decline seen during the recession. Soaring pump prices have forced people to drive less and buy more efficient cars. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

Average U.S. Gas Prices Hit Record High With the U.S. ban on Russian oil and gas imports happening, don’t expect to see prices go down at the pump any time soon. According to AAA on Tuesday, the U.S. has hit a new record high for average gas prices. The average price per gallon now sits at $4.17, which is about a 72 cent increase from last month. The average price increase went up by 55 cents since last week alone. Will these gas prices affect how often you drive? Do you think this increase will be short-lived?