Today’s AAA National Average $3.9430

Price as of 7/16/26

Today’s AAA
National Average

$3.9430

Price as of
7/16/26

Gas Prices Reverse Course and Start Rising Again

WASHINGTON, DC (July 9, 2026) – Gas prices are going up again, as the future of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains uncertain. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 5 cents overnight to $3.84 after steadily dropping since late Read more »

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Gas Prices Keep Dropping But Is Omicron Playing the Grinch?

December 20,2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gasoline demand surged last week, buoyed by increased pre-holiday consumer confidence. But fears of the COVID-19 omicron variant’s economic impact may threaten future global oil consumption.  As a result, pump prices fell again last week as crude oil prices wobbled—neither rising steadily…Read more »

Consumers Catch a Break as Gas Prices Drift Lower

December 13,2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pump prices continue their slow seasonal descent, despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to waning fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant. The national average for a gallon of gas fell two cents on the week…Read more »

Gas Prices Retreat on Fears of COVID-19 Resurgence

December 06,2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 6, 2021)—Pump prices continue to tumble as fears of a possible COVID-19 global economic slowdown pushed oil prices into the mid $60s per barrel—a price not seen since August. Also helping to ease upward pricing pressure was the decision by OPEC and…Read more »