Gas prices: A slight increase at the pumps 

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The national average price for a gallon of regular gas rose slightly to $3.02 on Wednesday, bucking the trend of downward fuel costs. It was less than a one-cent increase from Monday’s price of $3.011. 

Despite the rise, the average price for a gallon of regular gas is still less expensive than a week ago, when it was $3.033, according to AAA. 

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