Gas prices inch higher

Nationwide average price of regular unleaded edges higher to $3.261 a gallon, according to AAA survey.

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Gas prices edged higher Wednesday, according to a widely followed survey from motorist group AAA.

The nationwide average price of regular unleaded gasoline rebounded to $3.261, up from $3.255 a gallon Tuesday.

Gas prices have trended lower since hitting an all-time high of $3.285 a gallon on March 16, according to AAA's Web site.

The cost of diesel fell about a tenth of a cent to $4.027, according to AAA. Over the past few days, diesel fuel has been hovering near its all-time high of $4.037, which it hit on March 22.

Hawaii surpassed California to lead the nation with the highest gas prices at an average of $3.642 a gallon. California gas remains high at a price of $3.624. Gasoline in Missouri, Minnesota and New Jersey trailed with prices under $3.10 a gallon.

The AAA report is a daily survey conducted for the group by Oil Price Information Service. To top of page

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