Gas prices have continued to retreat nationwide, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
In Virginia, AAA Mid-Atlantic says the price of a gallon of regular gasoline now averages $3.53 a gallon statewide. That's 5 cents less than last week and a penny higher than a year ago.
Gas prices range from about $3.38 in the Roanoke metro area to $3.54 in the Norfolk area. Prices averaged $3.47 in the Charlottesville area and were $3.51 in the Richmond area.
The auto club says that compares with an average price at the pump nationwide of $3.69 a gallon.
Officials with AAA say some analysts now believe motorists may have already seen the gas price peak for the summer.
Here are some more gas price estimates from AAA:
CURRENT AND PAST GAS PRICE AVERAGES
Regular Unleaded Gasoline (*indicates record high)
| 5/20/12 | Week Ago | Year Ago |
National | $3.69 | $3.73 | $3.89 |
Virginia | $3.53 | $3.58 | $3.52 |
Charlottesville | $3.47 | $3.55 | $3.77 |
Norfolk Area | $3.54 | $3.60 | $3.85 |
Richmond | $3.51 | $3.58 | $3.81 |
$3.38 | $3.46 | $3.65 | |
Crude Oil | $91.48 per barrel (at Friday’s close) | $96.13 per barrel | $110 per barrel |
