PORTLAND (AP) – The beginning of the new work week has brought record high gasoline and diesel fuel prices in Maine and nationwide.

According to AAA, regular was selling for an average of $3.72 a gallon Monday both in Maine and nationally. AAA tracks fuel prices nationwide.

A gallon of diesel also hit a record Monday, selling for $4.44 a gallon in Maine and $4.36 nationally.

Gas prices in Maine are 38 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and 72 cents higher than a year ago.

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