STACKER — The average cost to fill up the tank continues to hover around $3 per gallon this week, with Gulf, Midwest, and Plains states seeing the lowest prices in the nation. Analyst Andrew Gross at AAA said in a statement Thursday he's growing less confident that the national average will fall below the much-hyped $3 mark. "It appears to be stuck despite low demand and cheaper oil. But 31 states already have an average below $3," Gross said. Still, the cost to fill up is about 10 cents lower than it was one year ago at this time. Prices may rise some in the next few weeks as increased holiday travel typically generates more demand for gas, pushing prices upward. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in North Dakota. Gas prices are as of December 13. North Dakota by the numbers- Gas current price: $2.83- Week change: -$0.02 (-0.9%)- Year change: -$0.15 (-5.0%)- Historical expensive gas price: $4.80 (6/15/22) - Diesel current price: $3.48- Week change: +$0.00 (+0.1%)- Year change: -$0.55 (-13.7%)- Historical expensive diesel price: $5.62 (6/25/22) Metros with most expensive gas in North Dakota#1. Minot: $2.88#2. Bismarck: $2.87#3. Grand Forks (ND only): $2.70#4. Fargo-Moorhead (ND only): $2.67 States with the most expensive gas#1. Hawaii: $4.56#2. California: $4.33#3. Washington: $3.94 States with the least expensive gas#1. Oklahoma: $2.53#2. Texas: $2.58#3. Mississippi: $2.60 This article originally appeared on Stacker, and was produced and distributed through a partnership with Stacker Studio. it has been republished pursuant to a CC by NC 4.0 License. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW