NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Fresh off a 27-cent jump last month, gas prices were up slightly in a daily survey by motorist group AAA, as the price of crude oil backed off recent highs. The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose Tuesday to $3.375, according to AAA. That was up 0.7 cent from $3.368 a gallon on Monday, and marked the seventh day in a row that prices have increased. <ul class="share-counters"> Prices at the pump can vary widely among states due to a number of factors. Gas prices nationwide averaged about $3.17 a gallon last month, compared with $2.65 a gallon in February 2010. As in recent weeks, Hawaii reported the highest gas prices in the nation, with drivers in the state paying an average of $3.784 a gallon. The lowest gas prices were in Montana, at $3.065 an average gallon. Gas prices jumped 20 cents in the last eight days of February , as political unrest in Libya drove up the price of crude oil, the main ingredient in gasoline. Morning Gang:As I check the gas prices for today my town is sitting at $3.41 per gallon. Much to high in my opinion. Now I dont want to get into politics as to why gas is going so high or what the reason is exactly. Im no good in politics, but if someone out there can explain thier take on it, please do. I just want to know what gas is running in your area, and IF gas does hit $5.00 a gallon by end of Summer what will you do differently, if anything. How are the current gas prices affecting you personally? Will you continue to drive and take a vacation road trip, or will you simply stay home and only go out when necessary? Looking forward to hearing members take on this situation. ( When gas goes up, it cuts into my gambling fund.
) Pam
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