According to AAA, nationally the cost of a gallon of gas went up 45 cents in just 31 days. Las Vegas, along with Phoenix and Los Angeles, is in an elite group of cities where the cost of gas has gone up the highest.

So why the increase in what's normally considered a stable month for gas prices? We'll talk with an industry analyst about this trend, and get tips on how you can make your gas dollar go further.

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Stephen Brown, UNLV economics professor and national expert on gas prices

Cynthia Harris, Nevada AAA Representative