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Brittany Cronin

Gas hits $5 a gallon for the first time. Here's how it got here and what's ahead

A gas pump is seen at a Chevron gas station on June 9 in Houston, Texas. Gas prices nationally hit an average of $5 a gallon, according to AAA. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Gasoline prices in the U.S. just hit $5 a gallon for the first time, and there's little relief in sight.

Average national prices rose to $5.004 on Saturday, according to AAA, just as the peak summer driving season gets underway.

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