Today’s AAA National Average $2.982
Price as of 2/28/26
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 »
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 »
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 »
WASHINGTON, DC (February 5, 2026) – The month of February is kicking off with slightly higher gas prices. The national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week at $2.89. Gasoline demand is down, as fewer drivers hit the road during the recent winter storms. But this…Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (January 29, 2026) – The winter storm that wreaked havoc on most of the nation has led to supply disruptions and pushed up the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline to $2.87. Below-freezing temperatures and lingering snow have disrupted some crude production and refinery operations, while gasoline demand increased pre-storm…Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (January 22, 2026) – As winter weather grips much of the nation and fewer drivers hit the road, gas prices remain low with the national average at $2.85. Gasoline demand is lowest during this time of year, keeping the price of crude oil in the high $50 – low $60 range. Demand begins to ramp up toward the end of…Read more »
