Gas prices in the Richmond area continue to rise, hitting another record high this morning.

According to figures released by AAA Mid-Atlantic, the average price for a gallon of self-serve, regular gas in Richmond is $3.18, up two cents from yesterday and significantly higher than last year's price of $2.39.

Across Virginia, the average is $3.18.

Charlottesville has seen no increase in gas prices today, holding steady at $3.18, but remains 10 cents from hitting its record high of $3.28 on Sept. 7, 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

The Norfolk area and Roanoke have average prices of $3.17.

The national average also is currently at a record high of $3.27, up two cents from yesterday.