Average Gas Prices in the US This Week
National and regional fuel price averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. National and regional averages from the EIA's Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices survey, plus tracked data for selected high-impact states.
Gas Prices by Region
Average retail fuel prices across the five EIA reporting regions (PADD districts). The West Coast consistently has the highest prices due to stricter fuel standards, higher state taxes, and limited refinery capacity.
| Region | Reg | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.000 | $4.487 | $4.837 | $5.740 |
| Midwest | $3.771 | $4.253 | $4.795 | $5.304 |
| Gulf Coast | $3.787 | $4.259 | $4.610 | $5.415 |
| Rocky Mountain | $3.893 | $4.231 | $4.529 | $5.412 |
| West Coast | $5.396 | $5.815 | $6.022 | $6.924 |
Selected States Tracked by the EIA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration publishes weekly retail gasoline prices for a select group of high-impact states — chosen for their weight in national consumption or for having distinct fuel regulations (like California's low-emission blend requirement). The table below shows every state currently tracked in the EIA weekly survey, sorted from lowest to highest regular unleaded price.
| # | State | Reg | Mid | Prem | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNMinnesota | $3.569 | $3.921 | $4.392 | — |
| 2 | COColorado | $3.698 | $4.084 | $4.433 | — |
| 3 | OHOhio | $3.705 | $4.242 | $4.790 | — |
| 4 | TXTexas | $3.779 | $4.252 | $4.591 | — |
| 5 | MAMassachusetts | $3.890 | $4.397 | $4.799 | — |
| 6 | NYNew York | $4.009 | $4.481 | $4.883 | — |
| 7 | FLFlorida | $4.148 | $4.596 | $4.896 | — |
| 8 | WAWashington | $5.233 | $5.567 | $5.771 | — |
| 9 | CACalifornia | $5.769 | $6.066 | $6.243 | $7.567 |
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Cells marked — indicate the EIA does not publish that product for that state. For state-level data outside this list, consult AAA Gas Prices.
Why Your State May Not Be Listed
The EIA's weekly retail survey intentionally focuses on a limited group of states that represent the bulk of U.S. fuel consumption and pricing variability. California and Washington anchor the West Coast market; Texas and Florida capture the Gulf and Southeast; New York, Massachusetts and Ohio cover the Northeast and Midwest; Colorado and Minnesota represent the Rocky Mountain and upper Midwest regions. Combined, these states cover a majority of the U.S. population and reflect the full spread of fuel taxes, blend requirements, and refinery access that drive national price variation.
For states not included in the weekly EIA survey, the most commonly cited state-level source is AAA Gas Prices, which publishes daily averages for all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Why Are Gas Prices So Different Across States?
The price you pay at the pump is shaped by four main factors: crude oil costs (about 50% of the retail price), refining costs (about 15%), distribution and marketing (about 10%), and taxes (about 25%). The biggest variable between states is taxes and fuel regulations.
California consistently tops the charts because it levies some of the highest state fuel taxes (over 70 cents per gallon), requires a special low-emission gasoline blend, and has limited refinery capacity relative to demand. By contrast, states like Oklahoma and Kansas have among the lowest fuel taxes in the country (around 20 cents per gallon) and benefit from proximity to Gulf Coast refineries.
How Much Do You Pay in Taxes Per Gallon?
Every gallon of gasoline includes a federal excise tax of 18.4 cents (24.4 cents for diesel). On top of that, state taxes vary widely: from about 9 cents per gallon in Alaska to over 70 cents in California. On average, combined federal and state taxes add roughly 51 cents per gallon to the price of gasoline nationwide.
Some states also apply sales tax on fuel, and a handful of cities and counties levy additional local fuel taxes. Pennsylvania, for example, has a state fuel tax of over 58 cents per gallon — one of the highest in the country — in addition to the federal excise tax.
What Drives Weekly Price Changes?
Week-to-week fluctuations are primarily driven by changes in crude oil prices, which respond to global supply and demand. OPEC+ production decisions, geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions, and U.S. inventory data (released weekly by the EIA) are the most common catalysts.
Seasonal demand also plays a significant role. Prices typically rise in spring as refineries switch to more expensive summer-blend gasoline (required by the EPA from June through September) and as driving season approaches. Prices tend to ease in fall and winter when demand drops and refineries switch back to cheaper winter-blend fuel.
