The experts keep tell us that gas prices have peaked and to expect them to drop, well we are still waiting! Another week of higher gas prices both in Maine and across the country. This week saw gas prices spike up another four cents per gallon in Maine, for a statewide average of $2.78.

Nationally, prices went up six cents per gallon for an average of $2.81 per gallon.

The lowest gas prices reported in Maine were in Orono at $2.59 a gallon.

A barrel of crude oil is currently at $60.25.

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