Gas prices continue to be a major concern for President Joe Biden's reelection prospects, and a new milestone has been reached in California.

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 the next president of the United States.

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The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Thursday is $3.835, just above Wednesday's price of $3.832. The price was $3.867 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 $3.554, below Wednesday's price of $3.574. One week ago, the price was $3.675.

Virginia

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia is $3.550, below Wednesday's $3.558 price. Last week, the price was $3.588.

Washington, D.C.

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Washington, D.C., is $3.912, beneath Wednesday's price of $3.924. The price one week ago was $3.909.

California

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in California has risen above $6 on Thursday to $6.032, well up from Wednesday's price of $5.890. Last week, the price was $5.792.

New York

In New York, the average price is $3.905, just below Wednesday's $3.909 price. Last week, the average price was $3.926.

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Texas

The average price in Texas on Thursday is $3.380, just a hair below Wednesday's price of $3.381. Last week, it was $3.409.