Gas prices aren't expected to dip below $3 per gallon during the summer travel season
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TRENTON, N.J. — Gas prices have continued to increase around the nation as a lot of Americans head out for summer road trips.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.16, up two cents from last week. Drivers were paying an average of $2.20 a gallon a year ago at this time.
Analysts say high crude oil prices will likely keep prices at the pump above $3 per gallon through the rest of the summer driving season.
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