WASHINGTON: Gas Prices Go Up, Down In Region

Virginia Sees Record Highs POSTED: 5:16 p.m. EST March 24, 2003

WASHINGTON -- There's a mixed bag of numbers from the pump patrol.

Leaders for the AAA Mid-Atlantic Region said the average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the D.C. region is down 1 cent from a week ago. However, at a $1.70, it's hardly cheap.

In Virginia, the statewide average hit a new record high of a $1.614.

The auto club is less than optimistic about seeing relief anytime soon. Along with concern over the Iraq war, there's trouble in Nigeria and Venezuela, two key oil suppliers. Plus, the upcoming summer travel season will create a higher demand.

By the way, a year ago, Washington area drivers were paying about $1.30 for a gallon of gas.

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