NEW YORK (AP) – The average price of regular gasoline has broken the $4 per gallon mark in the U.S. – the first time that has happened since 2008. AAA reports during the first full week of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the price of regular rose by nearly 41 cents a gallon. And, industry insiders suggest as the conflict continues, the pain at the pump will become even more intense. In a statement, Patrick De Hann, chief petroleum analyst for GasBuddy says, “Americans should prepare to pay more for gas than they ever have before.” The all-time high for average gasoline prices was set in July 17, 2008 at $4.10 per gallon.