Gas Price Today
Track the U.S. gas price today and explore average gas prices today across all 50 states. Fast, clear, and updated daily from retail fuel surveys.
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Gas Prices Today by State
Compare average regular retail gasoline prices across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
| Rank | State | Regular Price | Price Spread | Weekly Change | Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana IN | $3.81 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #2 | Texas TX | $3.94 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #3 | Georgia GA | $3.96 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #4 | Mississippi MS | $3.97 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #5 | Louisiana LA | $3.97 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #6 | Tennessee TN | $3.98 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #7 | South Carolina SC | $4.00 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #8 | Arkansas AR | $4.00 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #9 | Alabama AL | $4.03 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #10 | Kentucky KY | $4.05 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #11 | Oklahoma OK | $4.05 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #12 | North Carolina NC | $4.07 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #13 | Colorado CO | $4.08 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #14 | Missouri MO | $4.09 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #15 | Kansas KS | $4.10 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #16 | Virginia VA | $4.17 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #17 | Iowa IA | $4.20 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #18 | Florida FL | $4.20 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #19 | Ohio OH | $4.20 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #20 | North Dakota ND | $4.20 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #21 | Wisconsin WI | $4.21 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #22 | South Dakota SD | $4.25 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #23 | Minnesota MN | $4.26 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #24 | Maryland MD | $4.30 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #25 | Nebraska NE | $4.30 /gal | | -$0.06 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #26 | Delaware DE | $4.32 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #27 | West Virginia WV | $4.33 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #28 | New Jersey NJ | $4.33 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #29 | New Hampshire NH | $4.34 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #30 | Rhode Island RI | $4.35 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #31 | Massachusetts MA | $4.36 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #32 | Maine ME | $4.41 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #33 | New Mexico NM | $4.42 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #34 | Vermont VT | $4.44 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #35 | District of Columbia DC | $4.46 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #36 | Connecticut CT | $4.47 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #37 | New York NY | $4.48 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #38 | Wyoming WY | $4.50 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #39 | Pennsylvania PA | $4.51 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #40 | Michigan MI | $4.53 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #41 | Montana MT | $4.55 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #42 | Illinois IL | $4.72 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #43 | Arizona AZ | $4.78 /gal | | -$0.07 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #44 | Idaho ID | $4.98 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #45 | Utah UT | $4.98 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #46 | Alaska AK | $5.03 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #47 | Oregon OR | $5.05 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #48 | Nevada NV | $5.50 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #49 | Washington WA | $5.50 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #50 | Hawaii HI | $5.62 /gal | | -$0.08 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
| #51 | California CA | $6.40 /gal | | -$0.10 | October 1, 2026 | View → |
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U.S. Gasoline Price Trend (Historical)
Tracking national weekly retail averages over 30 days, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years
Gas Prices Near Me Today: How to Use State Averages
When drivers search for gas prices near me today, individual station prices typically vary by ±10¢ to 30¢ per gallon from the statewide benchmark. Why? Local station pricing is influenced by three hyper-local factors:
Stations situated directly off interstate exits typically charge 15¢–25¢ more than stations just one mile down secondary roads.
Top Tier detergent gasoline (like Chevron or Shell) often carries a 5¢–12¢ premium over wholesale club or unbranded independent fuel.
In states like Illinois, Florida, and New York, local county and transit district sales taxes create municipal price disparities.
Use the 50-state table above as your baseline: if stations in your immediate neighborhood exceed your state's current average by more than 15¢, a short drive can yield immediate fuel savings.
Cost of Propane Gas Per Gallon vs. Regular Gasoline & Diesel
Comparing automotive fuels against alternative and residential heating sources? Here is how the national gas price today compares with the cost of propane gas per gallon and ultra-low sulfur diesel across the U.S.
Energy Equivalence Note: While the retail volumetric cost of propane gas per gallon ($2.67) is lower than gasoline, propane delivers approximately 73% of the energy content of gasoline. In autogas fleet conversions or heating calculations, it requires 1.34 gallons of propane to equal one Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE), making energy parity cost roughly $3.58 / GGE.
Understanding U.S. Gasoline Prices & FAQs
Gasoline prices fluctuate continuously based on crude oil benchmarks, regional refinery capacity, seasonal fuel blends, and state taxes.
What is the national gas price today and how is it calculated?
The national gas price today in the United States is $4.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This benchmark is compiled daily from comprehensive retail pump transaction surveys covering over 130,000 fueling stations nationwide, weighted by population and state consumption patterns.
Are gas prices going up right now?
Based on current retail tracking, regular gasoline is -$0.07 (1.5%) over the past week. Whether gas prices are going up or down typically depends on global crude oil benchmarks (Brent and WTI), seasonal refinery maintenance cycles, summer-blend fuel transitions, and regional pipeline flows.
How can I compare gas prices near me today against state averages?
To evaluate gas prices near you today, compare local pump prices with your statewide benchmark on our interactive map. Individual station prices typically deviate by ±10¢ to 30¢ due to hyper-local factors like brand additive packages, county sales taxes, and highway exit convenience fees. If a station near you charges significantly more than your state average, alternative stations a few miles away often offer substantial savings.
What is the cost of propane gas per gallon compared to gasoline today?
The current national retail baseline cost of residential propane gas is approximately $2.67 per gallon (with commercial autogas LPG averaging $2.85/gal). Because propane contains approximately 91,500 BTUs per gallon compared to 125,000 BTUs for regular gasoline (about 73% energy density), it requires roughly 1.34 gallons of propane to equal the energy output of one gallon of gasoline (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent / GGE).
Why do gas prices vary so dramatically by state?
Three primary drivers create state-by-state price divergence: State fuel excise taxes (ranging from under 9¢/gal in Alaska to almost 60¢/gal in California and Pennsylvania), logistical proximity to refineries (Gulf Coast states have immediate pipeline access, while Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest rely on maritime tankers), and environmental blend mandates (such as California's strict CARB blend and regional summer ozone formulations).
How often are these gas prices updated?
Our state and national fuel averages are updated daily from AAA Fuel Prices and OPIS surveys, accompanied by multi-year historical benchmarks from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Every price is explicitly marked with its survey date.
What is the difference between regular, mid-grade, and premium?
The primary difference is the octane rating (Regular is 87 octane, Mid-grade is 89 octane, and Premium is 91–93 octane). Higher octane prevents engine knocking in high-compression or turbocharged engines. Premium fuel delivers no extra mileage or power in vehicles designed for regular.
Why does Gas Price Today focus on state averages instead of station finders?
Most fuel websites are cluttered with ads, user-submitted station reports, and heavy map trackers. Gas Price Today was built for drivers, businesses, and travelers who need a lightning-fast, high-level answer to "What is gas running right now in my state or along my route?" without clutter or trackers.