Today’s AAA National Average $4.0997

Price as of 8/27/26

Tag: AAA Fuel

Gas Prices Remain High as August Will Likely Set New Record

August 27,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 27, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is one cent lower than last week at $4.09, but there’s been little movement on the crude oil front. Due to continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range. For the…Read more »

 High Crude Oil Prices Push Up National Average

August 20,2026

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 on record. So far, the monthly average is $4.06, currently surpassing…Read more »

After Falling for a Week, National Average Climbing Again 

August 13,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 13, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is back on the rise after a week of falling prices. Today’s national average is back up to $4.07 after dropping to $4.00 on Monday. Crude oil prices are once again in the $80 per barrel range amid continued uncertainty along the Strait of…Read more »

Lower Crude Oil Prices Driving Down National Average

August 06,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (August 6, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell three cents this past week to $4.06. Crude oil prices are down in the $70 per barrel range amid optimism that the Strait of Hormuz will resume normal operations. Currently, half of states are paying below $4…Read more »

Little Change to National Average, Pump Prices Remain High

July 30,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (July 30, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is the same as it was last week: $4.09. Crude oil prices remain in the $80 per barrel range as instability lingers along the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices are nearly a dollar higher than they were…Read more »

Gas Prices Keep Climbing, National Average Jumps 15 Cents

July 23,2026

WASHINGTON, DC (July 23, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 15 cents from last week to $4.09. Most states are now averaging $4 per gallon or higher. Rising crude oil prices are behind the spike at the pump. Volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region have pushed crude oil prices into the $90 per…Read more »