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Gas prices 34 cents higher than a year ago

WASHINGTON – Gas prices usually drop in the weeks after Labor Day but not this year, but that hasn’t happened.

The latest ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Pain In The Gas survey shows most prices are up in the Washington region.

Regular gasoline went up by 2 cents to $3.92 a gallon. One year ago this week gas was $3.58 a gallon — 34 cents a gallon lower.

Mid-grade this week dipped by a couple cents to $4.17 a gallon, while premium rose 4 cents to $4.30. Diesel held steady at $4.19 a gallon.

A year ago, mid-gradewas $3.76 and premium, $3.88. Diesel was $3.95.

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