AdvertisementGas hits $5 a gallon for the first time. Here's how it got here and what's aheadUpdated June 11, 2022Brittany CroninfacebookEmailA gas pump is seen at a Chevron gas station on June 9 in Houston, Texas. Gas prices nationally hit an average of $5 a gallon, according to AAA. (Getty Images)This article was originally published on June 11, 2022.