WTI crude has risen $14.99/bbl over the past month. Retail gasoline typically follows crude moves with a 2–4 week lag as refined fuel works through the supply chain.
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Ranked by pump price. Click a region to view its dashboard.
| # | Region | Regular ↑ | vs others | vs last wk | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Texas | $3.532 | -0.112 | $4.03 | $4.38 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.604 | -0.086 | $4.11 | $4.46 | $5.14 | |
| 3 | Florida | $3.771 | -0.150 | $4.24 | $4.57 | — | |
| 4 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.788 | -0.079 | $4.28 | $4.65 | $5.17 | |
| 5 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.929 | +0.047 | $4.38 | $4.99 | $5.26 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $3.937 | -0.102 | $4.27 | $4.82 | — | |
| 7 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.944 | -0.053 | $4.45 | $4.83 | $5.30 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $4.051 | +0.054 | $4.44 | $4.81 | — | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $4.058 | -0.026 | $4.64 | $5.02 | — | |
| 10 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.070 | +0.003 | $4.67 | $5.03 | $5.55 | |
| 11 | U.S. National Averageyou | $4.079 | -0.017 | $4.66 | $5.06 | $5.35 | |
| 12 | Ohio | $4.085 | +0.236 | $4.66 | $5.24 | — | |
| 13 | New York | $4.103 | -0.035 | $4.57 | $4.98 | — | |
| 14 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.139 | -0.035 | $4.67 | $5.01 | $5.59 | |
| 15 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.139 | +0.056 | $4.48 | $4.81 | $5.29 | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $4.685 | +0.023 | $5.05 | $5.31 | $5.62 | |
| 17 | Washington | $5.045 | +0.035 | $5.36 | $5.58 | — | |
| 18 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.130 | +0.013 | $5.55 | $5.75 | $6.13 | |
| ↑ | California | $5.495 | +0.006 | $5.79 | $5.96 | $6.72 |
The U.S. national average for regular gasoline is $4.096 per gallon as of Thursday, July 30, 2026, up 9.5 cents from last week. This weekly increase continues a slight upward trend heading into late summer driving season. Current prices are above the typical range for late July, reflecting elevated crude oil costs and seasonal demand patterns across the country.
At the national average, filling a typical 15-gallon tank costs about $61.44, roughly $1.43 more than it would have cost a week ago. Diesel prices are notably higher at $5.313 per gallon, a spread of $1.22 above regular gasoline, which reflects refinery capacity constraints and stronger commercial demand. These price levels put fuel costs above the five-year average for this time of year, affecting household budgets nationwide.
U.S. gas prices are influenced by a complex mix of federal and state taxes, which vary significantly across the country from about 24 cents per gallon in some states to over 67 cents in others. Refinery capacity and pipeline distribution networks matter tremendously—disruptions at Gulf Coast refineries or pipeline maintenance can quickly raise prices nationwide within days or weeks. Environmental blend regulations, particularly summer-grade fuel requirements in California and the Northeast, increase costs in those regions and can occasionally tighten supplies across state lines.
WTI crude oil is currently trading at $88.58 per barrel while Brent crude is at $96.12 per barrel, with the Brent-to-WTI spread reflecting global supply concerns and refinery economics. This crude pricing typically reaches the pump in 2 to 6 weeks, so current prices at the pump mostly reflect crude levels from mid-July. If crude stabilizes around current levels, pump prices should stabilize within the next week or two, though any sharp movement in crude would signal future changes at the station.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Use GasBuddy or GetPumpRate to find the cheapest stations in your area—prices can vary by 15 to 25 cents per gallon even within the same city. Consider filling up on Tuesday or Wednesday mornings when gas stations typically adjust prices downward after the weekend rush, and take advantage of loyalty programs at major chains like Shell, Chevron, or grocery-store fuel rewards to shave 5 to 15 cents per gallon off your next fill-up.
Crude oil prices remain elevated above $88 per barrel, suggesting pump prices are likely to remain in the $4.00 to $4.20 range over the next two weeks absent a sharp market shift. Watch for any refinery maintenance announcements or geopolitical developments that could move crude oil; late summer demand typically supports stable or slightly higher prices through August before seasonal decline kicks in.
Regular gasoline in U.S. National Average currently averages $4.079 per gallon, down $0.017 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.