Gas prices continue to rise, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas rising to over $5 in several states.
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline on Sunday was $4,848, up 60 cents from a month ago, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
But in nine states and the District of Columbia, the price of regular gasoline has soared to over $5 a gallon. These states are: California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Illinois, Washington, Alaska, Arizona and Michigan.
In Michigan, average gas prices are up almost 10 percent in a week, the highest weekly increase, according to the data.
Seven other states are approaching the $5 mark, with average prices for a gallon of regular gasoline currently above $4.90. These states are: Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.