RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The average price of gasoline continues to rise in Virginia and across the nation.

Across the country, the average price rose 7.5 cents per gallon last week to $2.72. That’s the highest price since the pandemic began. Virginia’s average was $2.40 a gallon.

The average cost at the priciest 10% of stations stands at $3.50 per gallon, up 13 cents from a week ago, while the lowest 10% average $2.32 per gallon, up 11 cents from a week ago.

The states with the lowest average prices were Mississippi, $2.35; Louisiana, $2.37; and Texas, at $2.39. The states with the highest prices were California at $3.67; Hawaii, $3.41; and Washington, at $3.08.