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After ticking down for nearly two weeks, gas prices are going back up again with the national average seeing a 27-cent hike in one week, according to AAA.
The national average is $1.12 higher than it was this time last year, as oil prices surge above $100/barrel with no indication of when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, AAA said. Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years, since late July 2022.
Today’s National Average: $4.55
- Two weeks ago: $4.03
- Five weeks ago: $3.99
- One Year Ago: $3.18
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Here's a look at the lowest gas prices in Alexandria as of May 7, according to GasBuddy:
- Amerigo, 5700 Telegraph Road: $4.20 per gallon
- Shell, 442 N. Henry St.: $4.39 per gallon
- Shell, 3401 King St.: $4.39 per gallon
- Royal Service Center, 1313 N. Quaker Lane: $4.49 per gallon
Other ways to save on gas: Members can gas up at Costco (reportedly $4.15 per gallon at the Mount Vernon Costco) or BJ's Wholesale Club (reportedly $4.09 per gallon in Fairfax) gas stations. You must be a member to gas up at their stations.
Another option is to use Harris Teeter fuel points; shoppers can save up to $1 per gallon and earn 4X fuel points on certain days of the week. You can gas up at Harris Teeter gas stations and participating BP and Amoco stations. WalMart also has a gas program with Exxon and Mobil.
