WASHINGTON, DC (November 12, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since July. In the past week, the national average dropped nearly 20 cents to $3.90. Crude oil prices have been falling, and gas stations are selling winter-blend gasoline, which is cheaper to produce. Gasoline demand also decreases during autumn, which brings down pump prices. But the current national average is still higher than normal for this time of year. So far, this month is the most expensive November on record for gas prices. 

Today’s National Average: $3.9081 

One Week Ago: $4.1003 

One Month Ago: $4.3556 

One Year Ago: $3.0752 

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased last week from 8.80 million barrels per day to 8.76 million. Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 209 million barrels to 210.8 million. Gasoline production decreased from 9.70 million barrels per day to 9.62 million barrels. 

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose 49 cents to settle at $86.53 per barrel. The EIA reports that U.S. crude oil inventories increased 4.7 million barrels to 414.4 million barrels, 4% below the five-year average. 

EV Charging 

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 42 cents. 

State Stats 

Gas 

The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are Hawaii ($5.63), California ($5.63), Nevada ($4.96), Washington ($4.90), Oregon ($4.53), Alaska ($4.50), Illinois ($4.32), Pennsylvania ($4.29), Utah ($4.22), and Washington, DC ($4.20). 

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are North Carolina ($3.18), Texas ($3.38), Georgia ($3.40), South Carolina ($3.45), Indiana ($3.47), Oklahoma ($3.49), Louisiana ($3.49), Tennessee ($3.51), Alabama ($3.54), and Arkansas ($3.55).  

Electric 

The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Hawaii (55 cents), West Virginia (52 cents), Louisiana (50 cents), New Hampshire (48 cents), California (47 cents), Alaska (45 cents), Arkansas (45 cents), North Dakota (44 cents), Arizona (44 cents), and New Jersey (43 cents). 

The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (31 cents), Missouri (33 cents), Iowa (33 cents), Maryland (35 cents), Utah (35 cents), Nebraska (36 cents), South Dakota (36 cents), Minnesota (36 cents), Vermont (37 cents), and New Mexico (37 cents). 

Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.