Gas prices jumped up considerably around the country in all areas compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.34 above the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about $.34 above this time last year. Premium fuel is $3.98, up about eleven cents from last week.

Source: Energy Information Administration, 2/27/12. Figures rounded to the nearest cent.

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