Author: Aixa Diaz

WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 8 cents since last week to $4.16. The last time the national average reached that price was in early August of 2022. Crude oil prices remain high, even as they’ve fluctuated in recent days following the announcement of a…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (April 2, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular exceeded $4/gallon this week for the first time since August 2022. Today’s average of $4.08 is ten cents higher than last week and $1.08 higher than a month ago. Crude oil prices have been surging, surpassing…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 10 cents from last week and one dollar since last month. The line graph below shows the steep rise from $2.98 on February 26 to $3.98 today. Crude oil prices remain high as the Iran conflict nears the…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2026) – Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents since last week. Current prices are similar to the spring of 2024. Gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms up and more drivers hit the road. Crude oil prices play a major role in what…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (March 5, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25. The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher to the mid $70/barrel range. The recent increase puts the national average at the same price as it was in early April of 2025. Springtime typically…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2026) – Spring weather may be weeks away in much of the country, but the seasonal rise in gas prices is underway. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up by more than 5 cents this past week to $2.98. Refineries are beginning the process of producing summer-blend gasoline which contains pricier…Read more »