WASHINGTON – Gas prices are steadily increasing. The latest WTOP gas survey shows the average price of a gallon of regular went up 3 cents to $3.63 over the past week.

Mid grade has gone up by 3 cents to $3.78 a gallon. Premium is 5 cents to $3.92. Diesel rose 3 cents to $4.02 a gallon.

The average for regular fuel this week is cheapest in Virginia at $3.57 compared to $3.59 in Maryland, and $3.76 in D.C.

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