We re now poised to reach a new nationwide record as soon as tomorrow last year as we emerged from covid lockdowns, the average cost per gallon was just $2.96 today, the national average is just under $4.32 and rising here s sam brock with how high prices could go reporter: states coast to coast are smashing records for gas prices tonight from new york and illinois, to oregon and washington as the beaches beckon for travel season, and families are forced to deal with high fuel costs. is it sticker shock? i just close my eyes and pretend that i m not spending any money. i see it once my account is close to zero reporter: with the standard of value shifting dramatically. right now, currently, i come here because it s $4.09 and i support it reporter: the numbers poised to pop, as many people are on the move it s never a great time to see rising prices, but the worst timing is right now. the term staycation could see resurgence reporter: the