President Joe Biden has acknowledged that gas prices have once again put "a strain on family budgets."

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the economy is on voters' minds, and the prices at the pumps could play a major role in determining who the next president of the United States is.

BIDEN ACKNOWLEDGES GAS PRICES PUTTING 'STRAIN ON FAMILY BUDGETS'

The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.858, above Tuesday's price of $3.848. The price was $3.803 a week ago, according to AAA.

Here is how certain states and areas fare in their prices at the pumps. To see how expensive gas is in each state, click here.

Maryland

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Maryland is $3.676, above Wednesday's price of $3.668. One week ago, the price was $3.618.

Virginia

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia has risen to $3.588, above Wednesday's $3.578 price. Last week, the price was $3.577.

Washington, D.C.

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Washington, D.C., is up Thursday at $3.917. Wednesday's price was $3.896; last week, it was $3.901.

California

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in California is up on Thursday at $5.505, above Wednesday's price of $5.484. Last week, the price was $5.359.

New York

In New York, the average price is $3.908, above Wednesday's price of $3.903. Last week, the average price was $3.888.

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Texas

The average price in Texas on Thursday is $3.417, above Wednesday's price of $3.405. Last week, it was $3.373.