We’re going to send you on your way for the weekend with the cheery news that the national average price of regular unleaded gasoline has hit a big $3.30/gallon. This is the highest average ever, even with inflation factored in — and let’s face it, inflation isn’t a small thing, either.
Analysts predict prices will go even higher in the next few weeks. The Energy Department is expecting them to peak at $3.50 later this spring before falling back down. Others say the even-bigger $4 mark is on the way for summer.