SURPRISE SURGE

The nationwide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen by 34 cents since July 1. Following are biggest changes across the U.S. and those of neighboring states:

BIGGEST CHANGEs

StateChange Aug. 10

Indiana 0.59$3.84

Vermont 0.54$3.69

Illinois 0.54$4.02

Ohio 0.53$3.79

NEIGHBORING STATES

Michigan 0.52$3.94

Pa. 0.33$3.67

W.Va. 0.32$3.72

Source: AAA, Wright Express and the Oil Price Information Service