The national average price for regular gas increased again on Tuesday, climbing to $4.533 per gallon. It marked the third consecutive day of pump price increases, less than a week before Memorial Day weekend, traditionally recognized as the beginning of the summer season. 

Gas prices have fluctuated between $4.50 and $4.56 per gallon for the last few weeks as the war with Iran and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz continue to send fuel costs soaring. On Sunday, the national average price for gas was $4.513 per gallon. This remained steady on Monday with an ever-so-slight increase to $4.515 per gallon, before rising to Tuesday’s high, according to AAA. However, eight days ago, gas averaged $4.52 per gallon, and a week ago, it decreased to $4.504 per gallon.