Is this the highest Gas prices have ever been at this time of year? Yes it is! Hit the jump for the full story. Gas prices, most similar to roller coaster rides dues to the shiftiness, are on the rise once again. Gas prices have followed stock and oil prices because they’re on the rise too!. Oil and equities have risen sharply over the last few weeks, as the Dow Jones reached 14,000 for the first time since 2007. Right no crude oil prices are at $117 a barrel, while the U.S. oilprice is near $98 a barrel! The national average price of gas across the U.S. is $3.50 per gallon. I know you all could agrees with me on this one, I really hope the National Average doesn’t get to $4.00! AliTheGreatest