WTI crude has fallen $12.94/bbl over the past month. Gas stations are typically slower to pass on savings than price increases, but relief at the pump usually arrives within 2–4 weeks.
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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 | $3.432 | -0.129 | $3.93 | $4.27 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3)you | $3.521 | -0.122 | $4.03 | $4.37 | $4.65 | |
| 3 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.725 | -0.038 | $4.21 | $4.59 | $4.83 | |
| 4 | Florida | $3.739 | +0.045 | $4.20 | $4.54 | — | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $3.834 | -0.098 | $4.20 | $4.70 | — | |
| 6 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.861 | -0.084 | $4.31 | $4.92 | $5.01 | |
| 7 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.913 | -0.077 | $4.43 | $4.80 | $5.05 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $3.950 | -0.035 | $4.36 | $4.68 | — | |
| 9 | U.S. National Average | $4.052 | -0.094 | $4.67 | $5.04 | $5.06 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $4.067 | -0.129 | $4.67 | $5.06 | — | |
| 11 | Ohio | $4.080 | +0.064 | $4.67 | $5.24 | — | |
| 12 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.101 | -0.136 | $4.70 | $5.07 | $5.51 | |
| 13 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.104 | -0.090 | $4.45 | $4.76 | $5.02 | |
| 14 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.140 | -0.115 | $4.69 | $4.98 | $5.50 | |
| 15 | New York | $4.190 | -0.089 | $4.65 | $4.97 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $4.844 | -0.111 | $5.30 | $5.48 | $5.52 | |
| 17 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.229 | -0.129 | $5.69 | $5.83 | $6.07 | |
| 18 | Washington | $5.343 | -0.101 | $5.70 | $5.88 | — | |
| ↑ | California | $5.554 | -0.142 | $5.89 | $6.00 | $6.71 |
Gulf Coast gas prices are currently holding at $3.521 per gallon for regular unleaded, down $0.122 from last week as crude oil moderates. This weekly decline marks a welcome relief for drivers across PADD 3, which stretches from Texas through Louisiana and Mississippi. Prices remain slightly elevated compared to historical June patterns, reflecting ongoing refinery operations and summer blend demand across the region.
At the current price, filling a typical 15-gallon tank costs about $52.82, a savings of roughly $1.83 compared to last week's fill-up. Gulf Coast drivers benefit from the nation's largest concentration of refineries, which typically keeps regional prices near or slightly below the national average. Diesel prices are notably higher at $4.646 per gallon, a spread of $1.125 above regular gas, driven by seasonal cooling demand and lower refinery runs for distillate fuel.
The Gulf Coast's vast refinery network—processing crude from both domestic and offshore wells—gives PADD 3 significant price-setting power for the entire nation. Texas fuel taxes are relatively modest compared to other states, but Louisiana's higher motor fuel taxes add roughly 20 cents per gallon to pump prices in that portion of the region. Summer fuel regulations requiring specialized blends in certain parishes and counties, combined with seasonal hurricane season logistics concerns, can create localized price volatility even when crude remains stable.
WTI crude at $92.16 and Brent at $93.76 per barrel represent a modest decline that is now beginning to show up at Gulf Coast pumps. Refiners typically see a 2- to 6-week lag between crude oil price moves and retail pump adjustments, meaning this week's drop reflects crude weakness from late May and early June. With both benchmarks hovering in the low-$90s, further relief at the pump depends on whether crude stabilizes or declines further over the next few weeks.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Drivers across PADD 3 should fill up mid-week and avoid Friday-Sunday premium pricing spikes, which are common at major retail stations near metropolitan areas. Loyalty programs at Valero, Shell, and regional chains in Louisiana and Texas often provide 3–5 cent discounts per gallon; combining these with off-peak fueling can yield meaningful weekly savings.
Prices are likely to stabilize or drift modestly lower if crude remains in the $90–$95 range, though any geopolitical disruption or refinery maintenance could quickly reverse gains. Watch for tropical weather developments in the Gulf over the next 4–6 weeks, as hurricane concerns can spike prices unpredictably even if crude prices remain calm.
Regular gasoline in Gulf Coast (PADD 3) currently averages $3.521 per gallon, down $0.122 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.