US Gasoline Prices
EIA · week of 2026-10-12By Region (PADD)
| Region | $/gal |
|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.118 |
| Midwest | $4.145 |
| Gulf Coast | $3.851 |
| Rocky Mountain | $4.439 |
| West Coast | $5.639 |
By State (EIA weekly states)
| State | $/gal |
|---|---|
| California | $6.104 |
| Washington | $5.377 |
| New York | $4.353 |
| Massachusetts | $4.258 |
| Minnesota | $4.184 |
| Colorado | $4.175 |
| Florida | $3.982 |
| Ohio | $3.870 |
| Texas | $3.779 |
US regular gasoline retail prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, updated weekly (Mondays). EIA publishes weekly retail prices for the US, the five PADD regions and the states shown above — for all-50-states daily averages see AAA or GasBuddy. See also Diesel prices and the EIA fundamentals dashboard.
This Week's Regular gasoline Price in Context
EIA week of 2026-10-12| Comparison | $/gal | This week vs it |
|---|---|---|
| This week, US average | 4.33 | — |
| 2026 average (year to date) | 3.84 | +$0.50 (+13%) |
| 2025 average | 3.10 | +$1.23 (+40%) |
| 2024 average | 3.30 | +$1.03 (+31%) |
| 2023 average | 3.52 | +$0.81 (+23%) |
| 2022 average | 3.95 | +$0.38 (+10%) |
| 2021 average | 3.01 | +$1.32 (+44%) |
| Record weekly average (2022) | 5.01 | −$0.67 (−13%) |
Annual averages and the record are from EIA weekly retail prices since 1990, nominal dollars (not adjusted for inflation). Every year in full: gas price history.
From Wholesale to the Pump
Futures close Oct 19| Layer | $/gal | Share of pump price |
|---|---|---|
| RBOB gasoline futures, wholesale benchmark | 3.13 | 72% |
| Federal excise tax | 0.18 | 4% |
| Everything else: state and local taxes, distribution, retail margin | 1.02 | 24% |
| US average retail price | 4.33 | 100% |
The retail price is a Monday survey and the futures close is the latest day, so the layers do not line up to the day; the last row is a residual, not a measured cost. Wholesale prices lead the pump by one to two weeks. Full breakdown: why gas prices are high.
US Gasoline Prices FAQ
What is the average price of regular gasoline in the US right now?
The EIA's US average retail price for regular gasoline was $4.331 per gallon for the week of 2026-10-12. EIA surveys retail stations every Monday and publishes the results that afternoon (Tuesday when Monday is a federal holiday).
Which region has the most expensive gasoline prices?
This week the West Coast (PADD 5) is highest at $5.639 per gallon and the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) is lowest at $3.851 — a gap of $1.79. The West Coast is usually the most expensive region because it is largely cut off from other US refining centres, and California requires its own cleaner-burning fuel blend and levies some of the highest fuel taxes in the country. The Gulf Coast is usually the cheapest because it is home to more than half of US refining capacity, so fuel travels the shortest distance to the pump.
Which state has the most expensive gas?
Of the 9 states the EIA publishes weekly, California is highest at $6.104 per gallon and Texas is lowest at $3.779. EIA does not publish a weekly average for every state; AAA and GasBuddy report all 50 states daily.
What are the PADD regions?
PADDs (Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts) are five regions created during World War II to organise fuel supply, and the EIA still reports petroleum data by them: PADD 1 East Coast, PADD 2 Midwest, PADD 3 Gulf Coast, PADD 4 Rocky Mountain and PADD 5 West Coast, which includes Alaska and Hawaii.