Today’s AAA National Average $3.591

Price as of 5/19/24

Today’s AAA
National Average

$3.591

Price as of
5/19/24

Like a Tired Party Balloon, Gas Prices Slowly Deflate

The national average for a gallon of gasoline kept up its glacial descent, falling four cents since last week to $3.60. The primary reasons are weak domestic demand and oil costs below $80 a barrel. Read more »

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Higher Cost of Oil Nudges Gas Prices Higher

July 13,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite a notable cratering in gas demand in the days since the July 4th holiday, pump prices crept higher over the past week by three cents to reach $3.55. The main culprit is a higher price for oil, which moved from the…Read more »

Gas Prices Wobble, But They Don’t Fall Down

July 06,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pump prices barely budged over the past week, despite the expected demand surge due to the July 4th holiday. AAA predicted that more than 43 million people would hit the road to celebrate the nation’s birthday. Despite the record number, the national…Read more »

What a Difference a Year Makes

June 15,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The start of summer is nearly here, and drivers are finding prices far lower than last year.  Lackluster demand and low oil costs are keeping gas prices relatively stable.  The national average for a gallon of gas rose two cents since last…Read more »