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) | $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 | Washingtonyou | $5.343 | -0.101 | $5.70 | $5.88 | — | |
| ↑ | California | $5.554 | -0.142 | $5.89 | $6.00 | $6.71 |
Washington drivers are currently paying $5.343 per gallon for regular gasoline, down $0.101 from last week as crude prices have moderated slightly. This price level remains well above the national average, reflecting Washington's unique position on the West Coast and its stricter fuel regulations. The weekly decline suggests some relief at the pump, though prices here typically run 50-75 cents higher than inland states due to supply chain and environmental factors.
A typical 15-gallon fill-up in Washington now costs about $80.15, down roughly $1.50 from last week. Washington consistently ranks among the highest-priced states in the nation, primarily because the state has limited refinery capacity and relies heavily on imports from California and international sources. The 35-cent spread between regular and premium reflects strong demand for higher-octane fuel in the Seattle metro area.
Washington's gas prices are heavily influenced by state fuel excise taxes (currently 49.5 cents per gallon, one of the nation's highest) and the state's requirement for cleaner-burning reformulated gasoline blends year-round. The Pacific Northwest has only two major refineries within reasonable distance—both in Washington and California—creating a constrained supply that limits price competition compared to regions with multiple nearby refineries. Seasonal demand from summer driving, combined with pipeline constraints from California and the state's environmental regulations, keeps Washington's prices structurally higher than the rest of the country.
With WTI crude at $92.16 per barrel and Brent at $93.76, current crude costs are moderate for 2026 and suggest wholesale prices should stabilize in the coming weeks. Typically, crude price changes take 2 to 6 weeks to fully flow through to the pump, so this week's decline likely reflects crude weakness from mid-June. If crude remains in the $90-95 range, Washington drivers could see slight additional relief, though state taxes and supply constraints will keep prices elevated relative to the national average.
💡 Money-Saving Tip: Washington drivers should consider fueling up on Mondays or Tuesdays, when prices typically dip before the weekend spike, and take advantage of grocery store loyalty programs (Fred Meyer, Safeway) that offer fuel discounts tied to food purchases—these can save 10-30 cents per gallon. Using GasBuddy or similar apps to find the cheapest stations in your area is especially valuable in Washington, where price differences between neighboring stations can exceed 20 cents per gallon due to supply variations.
Gas prices in Washington are likely to remain volatile through summer as refinery maintenance season approaches and seasonal demand peaks; watch for any disruptions to California refinery output, which directly affects Pacific Northwest supply. Crude oil trending toward $90 or below could provide modest relief, but state-specific factors mean Washington will almost certainly remain one of the nation's most expensive fuel markets through the peak driving season.
Regular gasoline in Washington currently averages $5.343 per gallon, down $0.101 from last week. Prices are sourced weekly from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and reflect averages across retail stations in the region.