Gas prices set new records on the Eastern Shore this week. 

On Tuesday prices at some outlets jumped from $4.29 a gallon to $4.59.  Thursday national average for gas prices was $4.58.  One week ago it was $4.41.  A month ago the average cost of a gallon of gas was $4.10 and last year at this time the national average was $3.04. 

AAA says that the end may not be near for the rising prices. Commodity experts warn gas could go as high as $6 gallon this summer.

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Gas prices set new records on the Eastern Shore this week. 

On Tuesday prices at some outlets jumped from $4.29 a gallon to $4.59.  Thursday national average for gas prices was $4.58.  One week ago it was $4.41.  A month ago the average cost of a gallon of gas was $4.10 and last year at this time the national average was $3.04. 

AAA says that the end may not be near for the rising prices. Commodity experts warn gas could go as high as $6 gallon this summer.

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