California has seen gas prices rocket back over $5 per gallon on average as the national average hit $3.60 on Tuesday. Rising oil prices due to trouble abroad and other reasons were cited for the increase.

Average prices have increased by almost 50 cents in California and just over 20 cents nationally in a month’s time, according to AAA. Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have all seen increases of 23, 27, and 21 cents in the same span of time.

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