Gas prices average more than $1 higher per gallon than last month

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Gas prices average more than $1 higher per gallon than last month

The national retail average for a gallon of regular gas is more than $1 higher than it was last month. Here's a look at the numbers for Sunday, March 22. (AP Photo)