Gasoline prices continue to rise with another new record locally. AAA's Fuel Finder reported early this morning that the Fort Wayne area average was $3.556 per gallon of regular. Gas stations at Kroger on Spy Run Avenue and Lassus at State Boulevard and Clinton Street early this morning were advertising $3.659 a gallon for regular gasoline, about 22 cents higher than many places Tuesday.

In early March, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in Fort Wayne was $3.34. The previous record, set last May, was $3.52. For up-to-date prices, go to www.news-sentinel.com and click on “Prices at the pump” under “Online specials.” This morning, drivers were reporting between $3.59 and $3.65 a gallon to . For information on a new White House fuel economy plan, see Business, Page 8S.