Gas prices increase nationally and locally

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Gas prices, both nationally and locally, are increasing amid tensions in Iran.

Oil prices are jumping amid the growing conflict, with prices increasing by 8% on average.

Triple A reports the average price per gallon of regular unleaded is $3.11, nationally, on Tuesday.

That's an increase of $0.11 since Monday.

The average cost per gallon of regular unleaded in Connecticut is $2.92, up $0.04 since Monday.

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