August Gas Prices Hit Record High, AAA Says

Gasoline prices remained above $4 a gallon throughout August for the first time, making it the most expensive August on record, according to AAA. The national average stood at about $4.08 a gallon on Monday, AAA data showed, surpassing the previous August record of $3.97 a gallon set in 2022. The persistent rise adds to pressure on American households already grappling with elevated costs of living, a trend critics say has been exacerbated by energy policies under the current administration. AAA continues to track fuel prices nationwide as consumers head into the fall driving season.