PHILADELPHIA - Gas prices around the globe continue to rise, causing pain at the pump for local drivers. RELATED: Average gas prices in Philadelphia area climb to around $4 per gallonAAA Mid-Atlantic reports that Sunday's average gas price in New Jersey hit $4.09 a gallon, breaking the old record of $3.99 set on July 8, 2008.
The price is up 44 cents in the last week, 60 cents in the last month and $1.22 higher than a year ago, the company said.The Pennsylvania gas price average reached $4.17 per gallon Sunday, setting a new record high price for the region after breaking a 14-year record high Saturday, AAA said.
The five-county Philadelphia area gas price average topped $4.22 per gallon, breaking the old record of $4.15 set on June 20, 2008, AAA said.
Monday's national average gas price is $4.06. One month ago, the national average was $3.44, and one year ago, the average cost of gas was $2.76, AAA says.