Today’s AAA National Average $4.0440
Price as of 6/16/26
WASHINGTON, DC (June 11, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular has been falling for three straight weeks, delivering some relief to drivers during the busy summer travel season. Since May 21, the national average has dropped from $4.56 to $4.12 thanks to crude oil prices remaining below $100 per barrel. Gas prices typically peak around this…Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (June 4, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 18 cents since last week to $4.24. This marks the second straight week of decline. Pump prices are cooling off as the price of crude oil remains below $100 per barrel. Drivers will take all the relief they can get as they embark on summer road trips. But uncertainty lingers over when the…Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (May 28, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 12 cents from last week at $4.42. Crude oil prices have been going down this week amid reports of peace talks with Iran. But the fragile situation could cause oil prices to spike again if a ceasefire deal isn’t reached….Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (May 21, 2026) – As holiday travelers start hitting the road today in record numbers, Memorial Day weekend gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years. The national average for a gallon of regular is at $4.56, up 3 cents over last week and $1.38 higher than this time last year. Current prices are close to what drivers were…Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (May 14, 2026) – After five straight days of declines earlier this week, the national average is once again on its way back up. Today’s national average is a couple cents lower than last week, but with crude oil prices hovering in the $100/barrel range, pump prices remain elevated. The graph below shows…Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (May 7, 2026) – Drivers are seeing another sharp increase at the pump, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rising 25 cents for the second consecutive week to $4.55. Pump prices are now $1.40 higher than they were a year ago…Read more »
