The metro average reached $4.03 on Thursday, while Minnesota's statewide average was $3.99, below the US average of $4.30, according to AAA.
Prices were about $3 in the Twin Cities a year ago, rose from $3.45 last month and $3.67 last week, and hit $3.98 on Wednesday.
Northwestern Minnesota remains cheaper at about $3.70, while Wisconsin averages $4.17; rideshare drivers say fuel rewards from Uber and Lyft do not fully offset higher costs.
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