The increase represents a 30 cent increase from the beginning of February, and is 28 cents more than a year ago, AAA said.
The average national price for gasoline is at $2.51 according to Feb. 16, 2021 data, which is up five cents from the previous week and will soon be more expensive than the highest price of 2020 despite low demand.
This past Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 was the first time in 340 days the national average was more expensive than a year ago, according to AAA.
The average continued to climb this past week despite a drop in gasoline demand and refinery utilization.
The national average price for gasoline is a nickel more than last week, but is still cheaper year-over-year by 17 cents.
The average national price for gasoline is 16 cents more than a month ago, but still cheaper than last year by 27 cents.
While the national gas price average is nine cents more than last month, January gas prices are already 33 cents cheaper than this time last year.
The national average gasoline price dropped below $2 for the first time in four years, attributed to COVID-19 and the crude oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia.
The national average gasoline price increased 4 cents to $2.58 as 2019 comes to a close, a spike attributed to unexpectedly higher road travel during the holidays, according to AAA.
The national average price of gasoline fell 2 cents to $2.55 per gallon, which is 5 cents lower than a month ago due to declining demand, according to AAA.