The average price of regular gasoline in the U.S. hit a new record. The average price of regular gasoline in the U.S. hit a new record of $4.37 per gallon on Tuesday, according to the AAA gas prices website. The site’s previous highest recorded average price for regular gasoline in the U.S. was $4.33 per gallon, which was seen on March 11. Yesterday’s average price of regular gasoline in the U.S. came in at $4.32 per gallon, the week ago average came in at $4.20 per gallon, and the month ago average came in at $4.11 per gallon, the AAA website outlined. The year ago average is shown to have been $2.96 per gallon. “The price of oil is the main driver behind this price increase,” AAA Federal Affairs Manager Devin Gladden told Rigzone, commenting on the new price record. “Crude prices started spiking last week after the European […]