WTI crude has risen $1.14/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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| # | Region | Regular ↑ | vs others | vs last wk | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↓ | Texas | $3.877 | +0.215 | $4.37 | $4.70 | — | |
| 2 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.902 | +0.227 | $4.39 | $4.74 | $5.18 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $4.073 | +0.326 | $4.45 | $4.88 | — | |
| 4 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C)you | $4.113 | +0.296 | $4.58 | $4.93 | $5.33 | |
| 5 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $4.251 | +0.293 | $4.73 | $5.09 | $5.50 | |
| 6 | Florida | $4.288 | +0.405 | $4.74 | $5.06 | — | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $4.343 | +0.337 | $4.84 | $5.22 | — | |
| 8 | Colorado | $4.346 | +0.416 | $4.73 | $5.08 | — | |
| 9 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.359 | +0.343 | $4.71 | $5.00 | $5.52 | |
| 10 | New England (PADD 1A) | $4.378 | +0.291 | $4.88 | $5.24 | $5.86 | |
| 11 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $4.399 | +0.515 | $4.88 | $5.42 | $5.74 | |
| 12 | New York | $4.399 | +0.297 | $4.86 | $5.29 | — | |
| 13 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.420 | +0.289 | $4.93 | $5.25 | $5.87 | |
| 14 | U.S. National Average | $4.452 | +0.329 | $5.03 | $5.40 | $5.64 | |
| 15 | Ohio | $4.776 | +0.905 | $5.32 | $5.87 | — | |
| 16 | West Coast excl. CA | $5.135 | +0.168 | $5.54 | $5.77 | $6.00 | |
| 17 | Washington | $5.529 | +0.230 | $5.87 | $6.06 | — | |
| 18 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.583 | +0.171 | $6.03 | $6.22 | $6.63 | |
| ↑ | California | $5.959 | +0.174 | $6.28 | $6.45 | $7.36 |
Regular gasoline in the Lower Atlantic region is currently averaging $3.817 per gallon, up $0.023 from last week as crude oil prices remain elevated. This modest weekly increase reflects the broader upward pressure from global oil markets, where Brent crude is trading at $109.62 per barrel. Prices in this region typically track above the national average due to regional refinery constraints and stricter environmental fuel blends required in major metro areas.
A typical 15-gallon fill-up in the Lower Atlantic now costs about $57.26, roughly $0.35 more than a week ago. The $1.412 spread between regular and premium reflects normal seasonal demand patterns, while diesel at $5.229 per gallon shows the broader market pressure on distillate fuels across the region. Compared to the national average, Lower Atlantic prices remain slightly elevated due to the region's reliance on fewer refineries and mandatory low-sulfur blends in states like North Carolina and Virginia.
The Lower Atlantic's fuel supply depends heavily on refineries in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, making the region sensitive to refinery maintenance and capacity constraints during peak driving seasons. State fuel taxes vary across the region—Virginia's 26.3 cents per gallon and North Carolina's 38.66 cents per gallon are among the nation's highest, directly adding to pump prices. Additionally, the region's coastal cities and inland areas require special summer-blend gasoline formulations to meet EPA air quality standards, which raises production costs and limits supply flexibility during supply disruptions.
With WTI crude at $95.43 and Brent at $109.62 per barrel, the $14.19 spread reflects global supply tensions and shipping costs that flow through to Lower Atlantic pumps. Historically, changes in crude prices take two to six weeks to fully appear at the pump, so current prices largely reflect crude trends from mid-April; any sustained crude moves above or below $95 will begin showing up at pumps by mid-May. The Lower Atlantic's reliance on waterborne fuel imports means Brent crude prices, rather than WTI, have a stronger influence on actual retail pricing in this region.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Fill up on Tuesdays or Wednesdays when gas stations typically offer the lowest prices of the week in the Lower Atlantic region; avoid filling up on Friday and Saturday when demand spikes. Download loyalty programs from major chains operating in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic—many offer 3 to 5 cents per gallon discounts that compound quickly over regular commutes.
Gas prices in the Lower Atlantic are likely to remain elevated if Brent crude stays near $110, though any pullback below $100 would provide relief by late May. Watch for refinery maintenance schedules in the Carolinas and spring peak driving season demand—both could push prices higher if crude remains firm.
Regular gasoline in Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) currently averages $4.113 per gallon, up $0.296 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.