McClatchy Washington Bureau

The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Alaska rose above $4 a gallon Wednesday, making it the first state in the nation to pass that mark.

According to the American Automobile Association's Web site, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded rose to $4.022, making Alaska the only state in the nation with an average price above $4. The price had been $3.98 the day before.

Within Alaska, AAA reports prices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, all of which averaged under $4 on Wednesday. The higher fuel prices in outlying areas raise the statewide average.

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