Today’s AAA National Average $4.0810

Price as of 8/29/26

Month: August 2026

Gas Prices Remain High as August Will Likely Set New Record

August 27,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 27, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is one cent lower than last week at $4.09, but there’s been little movement on the crude oil front. Due to continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range. For the…Read more »

 High Crude Oil Prices Push Up National Average

August 20,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 3 cents from last week at $4.10, which marks the highest it’s ever been on this date. This August is shaping up to be the highest on record. So far, the monthly average is $4.06, currently surpassing…Read more »

After Falling for a Week, National Average Climbing Again 

August 13,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 13, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is back on the rise after a week of falling prices. Today’s national average is back up to $4.07 after dropping to $4.00 on Monday. Crude oil prices are once again in the $80 per barrel range amid continued uncertainty along the Strait of…Read more »

Lower Crude Oil Prices Driving Down National Average

August 06,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 6, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell three cents this past week to $4.06. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations. Currently, half of states are paying below $4…Read more »