Today’s AAA National Average $4.1459

Price as of 9/5/26

Today’s AAA
National Average

$4.1459

Price as of
9/5/26

Labor Day On Track to Set Record at the Pump 

WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2026) – Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed Read more »

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Labor Day On Track to Set Record at the Pump 

September 03,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (September 3, 2026) – Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil prices in the $90 per barrel range. After…Read more »

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 »