Today’s AAA National Average $4.164

Price as of 4/8/26

Today’s AAA
National Average

$4.164

Price as of
4/8/26

For the First Time in Four Years, National Average Exceeds $4/Gallon

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 Read more »

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Jump at the Pump as National Average Goes Up Nearly 27 Cents

March 05,2026

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 »

Seasonal Shift Toward Rising Gas Prices

February 26,2026

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 »

Pump Prices Holding Steady For Now

February 19,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (February 19, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped slightly from the previous week to $2.92. Pump prices are expected to start their seasonal climb soon, as spring approaches and summer-blend gasoline production begins. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are another factor that could drive up crude…Read more »

Gas Prices Tick Up Heading into Holiday Weekend

February 12,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (February 12, 2026) Drivers may notice gas prices ticking up slightly ahead of the holiday weekend. The national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week to $2.94.  Current prices remain below what they were this time last year when the national average was $3.14.  Today’s National…Read more »