shepard smith. those days of relief at the pump are over. aaa is reporting average gas prices went up 17 cents last month. you know, you just never know. the first monthly gain in the united states since march but the steepest jump if july in at least a dozen years. the cost for regular unleaded was up another two cents overnight to an average of $ $3.52. it now is said to get worse before it gets better according to analysts. gerri, you know, you lose track of this stuff because in some places and here, you pay, like, $535 -- $55 for everything on long island. but it is up everywhere. >>gerri: it is up everywhere. that is bad news for consumer whose have enjoyed low gas prices. gas prices are following crude oil. the crude oil is up.