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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 a month ago. Crude oil prices have been surging, surpassing…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 10 cents from last week and one dollar since last month. The line graph below shows the steep rise from $2.98 on February 26 to $3.98 today. Crude oil prices remain high as the Iran conflict nears the…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (March 19, 2026) – Tomorrow marks the official start of Spring and prices at the pump continued to climb by 28 cents since last week. With the Spring equinox ushering in warmer weather and more time on the road, gas prices are trending upward alongside seasonal demand. Last week’s announcement by the White House to release 172 million…Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC (March 12, 2026) – Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents since last week. Current prices are similar to the spring of 2024. Gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms up and more drivers hit the road. Crude oil prices play a major role in what…Read more »