ECONOMIC DATA

Gas prices on rise

The average price for a gallon of gas in Massachusetts soared for the fourth straight week last week, jumping 10 cents to $1.96 a gallon, according to AAA Northeast. New numbers will be released Monday.

SPEAKER

The guru of cars

The Founder Collective has organized an event featuring a talk by Langley Steinert, founder of CarGurus and cofounder of TripAdvisor. Steinert will discuss how he built two successful, technology-based businesses. Monday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Davenport Atrium, 25 First St., Cambridge. Free.

PANEL

Not just the military

A panel of drone technologists will speak at an event organized by TechSandBox that will feature a discusion of new markets and applications for drone technologies. Monday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., TechSandBox, 105B South St., Hopkinton. $25 to $35.

JOB FAIR

Starting in startups

The Startup Job Fair, a national initiative to connect startups with job-seekers, is coming to Boston. Dozens of area startups, including SessionM, Rue La La, and Jisto will be accepting applications. Tuesday, beginning at noon, Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. Free to $10.

EVENT

Planning a career

The New England Employee Benefits Council is having a career planning workshop for young professionals. Attendees will learn about the role of mentorship in advancing a career, and how to build a professional reputation. Tuesday, 3:45 to 5 p.m., Ropes & Gray, Prudential Tower, 48th floor, 800 Boylston St., Boston. $25 to $45.

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