Today’s AAA National Average $3.201

Price as of 10/13/24

Tag: COVID

Like the Temperatures, Gas Prices Start to Rise

March 30,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rose a nickel since last week to hit $3.48. Robust demand for gasoline and rising oil prices are the driving factors for the recent uptick in pump prices. “Oil prices finally crested and…Read more »

Pump Prices are Stuck in Neutral for Now

March 23,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Spring has sprung with gas demand surging last week as motorists took advantage of better driving weather. But fears of a recession caused global oil prices to hover near $70 a barrel, mitigating a rise in gas prices. The national average for…Read more »

Gas Prices Hold Steady Amid Economic Turbulence

March 16,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 16, 2023)—Despite the sour economic news roiling the stock and oil markets, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline had a calm week, remaining at $3.46. Meanwhile, the global oil price plunged into the low to mid $60 per barrel,…Read more »

Gas Prices Surge Higher, But for How Long?

March 09,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline increased nearly a dime since last week to $3.46. However, this price pop could be short-lived, as demand and the global cost of oil have fallen recently. “Less expensive oil and fewer people…Read more »

Pump Prices Dip on Lower Oil Costs

February 23,2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national average for a gallon of gas fell three cents since last week to $3.39. The main reason is the oil price, which fell into the mid $70s per barrel, nearly $5 cheaper than a week ago.  “The cost for oil…Read more »