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Oklahoma the last state with gas under $3 a gallon

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. is about $3.41, with California getting hit hardest. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in "Golden State" is $4.69, according to AAA.

California's average gas price hits new high

Prices in California, according to AAA, have been on an uphill swing, increasing from the $4.625 per gallon mark a week ago. About a month ago, prices were $4.466 per gallon, according to AAA. However, prices were hovering at $3.176 per gallon a year earlier.