AAA Gas Prices

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Next Release(s): March 19th, 2026 12:00 PM

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AAA Gas Prices: Week of March 12th 2026-03-12 12:00
The U.S. national average gasoline price rose +$0.268 WoW to $3.251 but remained +$0.144 YoY higher, reflecting a sharp weekly increase linked to rising crude oil prices and seasonal spring demand.
- The national average gasoline price increased to $3.251 per gallon from $2.983 last week (+$0.268 WoW) and from $2.891 a month ago, indicating a strong recent upward move in retail fuel prices.
- Gasoline prices were slightly higher than $3.107 a year ago (+$0.144 YoY), placing the current national average roughly in line with levels seen in early April 2025.
- The weekly increase is one of the largest since March 2022 at the start of the Russia–Ukraine conflict, with the latest jump occurring as crude oil prices moved into the mid-$70 per barrel range amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- Gasoline demand declined to 8.29M bpd from 8.73M bpd the previous week, indicating softer consumption despite the sharp increase in pump prices.
- Domestic gasoline inventories fell to 253.1M barrels from 254.8M barrels while production increased to 9.3M bpd, reflecting lower stockpiles alongside higher refinery output.
- WTI crude oil settled at $74.66 per barrel (+$0.10 on the day), while crude inventories increased +3.5M barrels to 439.3M barrels, leaving inventories about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year.
- The national average cost of electricity at public EV charging stations held steady at $0.39 per kWh, indicating no change in charging costs.
- Gasoline price levels varied widely across states, with the most expensive markets led by California ($4.81), Washington ($4.44), and Hawaii ($4.43), while the lowest prices were in Oklahoma ($2.79), Mississippi ($2.81), and Kansas ($2.83).
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The AAA U.S. national average gasoline price rose +$0.054 WoW to $2.983 but remain -$0.151 YoY, seasonal increase underway.
- Prices increased from $2.929 last week and from $2.881 a month ago, indicating a recent upward trend tied to seasonal factors.
- Prices are below $3.134 a year ago, showing lower levels relative to last year despite the weekly rise.
- Gasoline demand edged down to 8.73M bpd (prior: 8.74M bpd), indicating slightly softer weekly consumption.
- Domestic gasoline supply declined to 254.8M bbl (prior: 255.8M bbl) and production averaged 9.2M bpd, showing reduced inventories alongside lower output.
- WTI settled at $65.42/bbl (-$0.21 on the day) while crude inventories rose +16M bbl to 435.8M bbl, about 3% below the five-year average.
- EV charging prices held steady at $0.39/kWh, indicating no change in electricity fueling costs.
- Higher summer-blend production and expected spring travel demand are cited as drivers of rising gasoline prices.
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The AAA U.S. national average gasoline price fell -$0.015 WoW to $2.929 and -$0.235 YoY, remaining unusually low for this time of year.
- Gasoline prices declined to $2.929 (from $2.944 WoW) but rose from $2.825 one month ago, indicating a recent weekly dip within a short-term upward move.
- Prices were down vs $3.164 a year ago (-$0.235 YoY), marking the lowest seasonal level since 2021.
- Gasoline demand increased to 8.74M bpd (from 8.30M bpd WoW), showing stronger weekly consumption.
- Domestic gasoline supply fell to 255.8M bbl (from 259.1M bbl), while production rose to 9.4M bpd, indicating tightening inventories alongside higher output.
- WTI crude settled at $65.19/bbl (+$2.86 on the day), and crude inventories fell -9M bbl to 419.8M bbl (~5% below the five-year average), pointing to firmer oil market conditions.
- Public EV charging prices increased to $0.39/kWh, indicating a modest rise in electricity fueling costs.
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The U.S. national average gasoline price increased from $2.891 one week ago to $2.944 (+$0.053 WoW) and from $2.796 one month ago, indicating a gradual upward trend into mid-February.
- Compared with $3.149 one year ago, pump prices are -$0.205 YoY lower, showing fuel costs remain below last year’s levels despite the recent uptick.
- Gasoline demand rose from 8.15M bpd to 8.30M bpd WoW, suggesting a modest rebound in driving activity ahead of the holiday weekend.
- Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 257.9M bbl to 259.1M bbl, pointing to a build in inventories alongside higher demand.
- Gasoline production averaged 9.1M bpd last week, up from prior levels, indicating stronger refinery output.
- WTI crude settled at $64.63/bbl (+$0.67 on the day), while U.S. crude inventories increased +8.5M bbl to 428.8M bbl, remaining about 3% below the five-year average.
- The national average public EV charging price held steady at $0.38/kWh, showing no change in electricity fueling costs.
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U.S. gasoline prices edged up to $2.89/gal (+$0.017 WoW; -$0.234 YoY), reflecting early seasonal firming despite weaker winter demand.
- The national average gasoline price rose to $2.891 from $2.874 one week earlier (+$0.017 WoW) and from $2.812 one month ago, showing a gradual upward drift into February.
- Versus one year ago, pump prices remained -$0.234 lower (from $3.125/gal), indicating fuel costs are still meaningfully below last year’s levels.
- Gasoline demand declined from 8.75M bpd to 8.15M bpd WoW, reflecting reduced driving activity during recent winter storms.
- Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 257.2M bbl to 257.9M bbl, pointing to a modest inventory build alongside softer demand.
- Gasoline production fell to 9.0M bpd from prior levels, indicating lower refinery output during the week.
- WTI crude oil settled at $65.14/bbl (+$1.93 on the day), showing a firming in oil prices during the latest trading session.
- U.S. crude inventories decreased -3.5M bbl WoW to 420.3M bbl and remained about 4% below the five-year average, signaling relatively tighter crude supply conditions.
- The national average public EV charging price held steady at $0.38/kWh, showing no change in electricity fueling costs.
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U.S. gasoline prices rose slightly to $2.87/gal (+$0.024 WoW; -$0.246 YoY), reflecting storm-driven disruptions and pre-weather demand.
- The national average gasoline price increased to $2.874/gal from $2.850 one week earlier and from $2.825 one month ago, showing a modest short-term rise at the pump.
- Versus one year ago, prices remained -$0.246 lower (from $3.120/gal), indicating gasoline is still notably cheaper on a YoY basis despite recent increases.
- Gasoline demand rose from 7.83M bpd to 8.75M bpd WoW, reflecting increased pre-storm fill-ups ahead of severe winter weather.
- Total domestic gasoline supply edged up from 257.0M bbl to 257.2M bbl, indicating only a small inventory increase alongside stronger demand.
- Gasoline production increased to 9.6M bpd, pointing to higher refinery output following recent disruptions.
- WTI crude settled at $63.21/bbl (+$0.82 on the day), while U.S. crude inventories fell -2.3M bbl WoW to 423.8M bbl, remaining about 3% below the five-year average.
- The national average public EV charging price held steady at $0.38/kWh, showing no change in electricity charging costs.
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U.S. gasoline prices held near $2.85/gal in mid-January, reflecting seasonally weak winter demand.
- The national average gasoline price was $2.850/gal, slightly above $2.844 one week ago (+$0.006 WoW) and just below $2.855 one month ago (-$0.005 MoM), indicating largely stable pump prices.
- Versus one year ago, gasoline prices were down -$0.279 from $3.129/gal, showing continued easing in retail fuel costs on a YoY basis.
- Gasoline demand fell from 8.30M bpd to 7.83M bpd WoW, consistent with the report’s point that demand is typically lowest this time of year.
- Total domestic gasoline supply increased from 251M bbl to 257M bbl, suggesting looser near-term availability even as demand softened.
- Gasoline production declined to 8.8M bpd, indicating lower output alongside the increase in inventories/supply.
- WTI settled at $60.62/bbl (+$0.26 on the day), while U.S. crude inventories rose +3.6M bbl WoW to 426.0M bbl and remained ~2% below the five-year average, indicating crude stocks are still slightly tight versus seasonal norms.
- The national average public EV charging cost was unchanged at $0.38/kWh, showing stability in public charging prices.
- Gasoline price dispersion remained wide across states, with Hawaii ($4.41) and California ($4.20) among the highest and Oklahoma ($2.38) and Arkansas ($2.42) among the lowest.
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U.S. gasoline prices rose to $2.84/gal (+$0.03 WoW; -$0.06 MoM; -$0.25 YoY), remaining seasonally low into mid-January.
- The national average increased to $2.844 from $2.819 one week ago (+$0.025 WoW) but stayed below $2.906 one month ago (-$0.062 MoM), consistent with typically weaker January demand and winter blend pricing.
- Versus one year ago, pump prices were down -$0.245 from $3.089, highlighting continued YoY easing in retail fuel costs.
- Gasoline demand increased to 8.30M bpd from 8.17M bpd WoW, indicating a modest pickup in consumption.
- Total domestic gasoline supply rose from 242M bbl to 251M bbl, pointing to improved availability alongside the demand increase.
- Gasoline production averaged 9.0M bpd, supporting the larger weekly build in supply.
- WTI crude settled at $62.02/bbl (+$0.87 on the day), while U.S. crude inventories increased +3.4M bbl to 422.4M bbl, remaining ~3% below the five-year average.
- The national average public EV charging cost held at $0.38/kWh, showing no change in public charging prices.
- State-level gasoline prices remained widely dispersed, with the highest averages in Hawaii ($4.40) and California ($4.21) and the lowest in Oklahoma ($2.32) and Texas ($2.42).
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U.S. gasoline prices fell to $2.81/gal (-$0.01 WoW; -$0.13 MoM; -$0.25 YoY), marking the lowest national average since March 2021 amid strong fuel supply conditions.
- The national average declined to $2.819 from $2.833 WoW and $2.952 one month ago, reinforcing a steady downtrend into early 2026.
- Compared with a year earlier, prices were down -$0.25 from $3.069, highlighting a sizable YoY easing in pump prices.
- Gasoline demand decreased to 8.17M bpd from 8.56M bpd WoW, indicating softer near-term consumption.
- Total domestic gasoline supply increased to 242.0M bbl from 234.3M bbl, pointing to ample inventories despite lower demand.
- Gasoline production averaged 9.0M bpd, down WoW, but remained sufficient to support rising supply levels.
- WTI crude settled at $55.99/bbl (-$1.14 WoW), while U.S. crude inventories fell -3.8M bbl to 419.1M bbl, about 3% below the five-year average.
- The national average public EV charging cost held steady at $0.38/kWh, showing no change in electricity pricing.
- Regional dispersion remained wide, with gasoline prices highest in Hawaii ($4.42) and California ($4.23) and lowest in Oklahoma ($2.25) and Arkansas ($2.37).
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U.S. gasoline prices fell to a national average of $2.90/gal (-$0.04 WoW; -$0.18 MoM; -$0.14 YoY), marking the cheapest December since 2020 amid strong supply conditions.
- The national average declined to $2.896 from $2.940 WoW and $3.077 one month ago, showing steady price easing despite higher holiday travel demand.
- Gasoline demand rose to 9.07M bpd (from 8.45M bpd), indicating a notable holiday-driven pickup in consumption.
- Total gasoline supply increased to 225.6M bbl (from 220.8M bbl), reflecting ample inventories alongside rising demand.
- Gasoline production averaged 9.6M bpd, supporting supply growth and helping limit upward price pressure.
- WTI crude settled at $55.94/bbl (+$0.67 WoW), while U.S. crude inventories fell -1.3M bbl to 424.4M bbl, about 4% below the five-year average.
- The national average public EV charging cost held steady at $0.38/kWh WoW, showing no change in electricity pricing.
- Gasoline prices remained highest in Hawaii ($4.43) and California ($4.33), while Oklahoma ($2.34) and Arkansas ($2.46) were among the lowest-cost states, highlighting wide regional dispersion.
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U.S. gasoline prices fell to a national average of $2.94/gal (-$0.05 WoW; -$0.13 MoM; -$0.08 YoY), the lowest level in four years and firmly below the $3 mark as the holiday travel season approaches.
- Gasoline demand rose to 8.45M bpd (from 8.32M bpd), indicating a modest pickup in consumption compared with the prior week.
- Total gasoline supply increased to 220.8M bbl (from 214.4M bbl), reflecting a sizable inventory build heading into late December.
- Gasoline production dipped to 9.6M bpd, showing a weekly pullback despite rising demand and higher available supply.
- WTI crude settled at $58.46/bbl (+$0.21 WoW), while U.S. crude inventories fell -1.8M bbl to 425.7M bbl, about 4% below the five year average, signaling tighter crude balances.
- Public EV charging costs held steady at $0.38/kWh, showing no change in average electricity prices for the past week.
- Gasoline remained most expensive in Hawaii ($4.44) and California ($4.41), while the least expensive markets included Oklahoma ($2.36) and Texas ($2.51), highlighting wide regional price variation.
- Public charging costs were highest in West Virginia ($0.51/kWh) and Alaska/Hawaii ($0.48), while the lowest-cost states included Kansas and Wyoming ($0.26), underscoring significant state-level differences in electricity pricing.
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