Marcy, NY (WIBX) - We are edging closer to that $4.00 a gallon mark.

Gas prices are steadily climbing - up,up, and away according to AAA.

The Utica-Rome average is $3.98 a gallon.  The national average is $3.83 a gallon.  Since the beginning of the year gas prices have risen about 17%.

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