Today’s AAA National Average $4.1014

Price as of 8/26/26

Today’s AAA
National Average

$4.1014

Price as of
8/26/26

 High Crude Oil Prices Push Up National Average

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 Read more »

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Up and Down: Gas Prices Reverse Course

April 10,2025

WASHINGTON, DC (April 10, 2025) – Prices at the pump are coming down even though this is the time of year when gas prices go up. Supply and demand are the main reason for the dip. After OPEC+ announced it’s increasing oil production next month…Read more »

Jump at the Pump: Another Week of Rising Gas Prices

April 03,2025

WASHINGTON, DC (April 3, 2025) – Gas prices made a bigger jump this past week, with the national average for a gallon of regular going up by more than 10 cents to $3.26. Several factors are driving the increase, including refinery maintenance and summer-blend gasoline…Read more »

Spring Spike: Gas Prices Making Seasonal Climb

March 27,2025

WASHINGTON, DC (March 27, 2025) – With Spring Break in full swing, drivers are paying more at the pump compared to last week. The national average for a gallon of gas went up 3 cents since last Thursday to $3.15. Gas prices typically start going…Read more »

Gas Prices Make a U-Turn and Head Uphill

March 20,2025

WASHINGTON, DC (March 20, 2025) – After weeks of little movement, the national average for a gallon of gas increased by about 4 cents since last week to $3.12. Even though the price of crude oil remains below $70 a barrel, prices at the pump…Read more »