PORTLAND, — Gas prices have risen 5.7 cents in Maine in the past week.

Gasoline price-monitoring website GasBuddy.com reports Monday that the average cost of a gallon of gas in Maine is $2.52.

Maine gas prices are 15.8 cents per gallon higher compared to a month ago, and about $1.21 lower per gallon than at this time last year.

The price per gallon in Maine 2 cents lower than the national average.

The Maine price is based on a survey of more than 1,200 gas stations