Gasoline prices set to rise according to Energy Department

$3.00 the new gasoline bottom?

Gasoline prices have already risen a cent or two on average across the country in the last few days, and that trend should continue to an average 7 cent increase in August, according to the Energy Information Administration.

So, if you've been on the fence regarding hybrid cars because you thought gas prices eventually had to go back down to $2.00, don't count on it any time soon.