AAA Gas Prices

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Source: AAA
Source Link: https://gasprices.aaa.com/
Frequency: Weekly
Next Release(s): October 16th, 2025 12:00 PM

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The AAA national average gas price dropped -4.9 cents to $3.110 last week. This is down -8.3 cents from a month ago and down -9.4 cents from a year ago.

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The AAA national average gas price edged up 0.2 cents to $3.159 last week. This is down -2.7 cents from a month ago and down -3.7 cents from a year ago.
- Tis the season for lower gas prices as demand drops and gas stations make the switch to winter-blend gasoline which is cheaper to produce. Crude oil supply remains robust as OPEC+ – a group of oil-producing countries – is likely to announce in the coming days another production increase in November. That surplus coupled with weaker demand is keeping pump prices down, even as some U.S. refineries are expected to go offline this month for seasonal maintenance.
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The AAA national average gas price dropped -4.6 cents to $3.157 last week. This is down -0.4 cents from a month ago and down -5.6 cents from a year ago.
- Fall is officially here, bringing lower gas prices and winter-blend gasoline which is cheaper to produce. Pacific Northwest drivers are getting some relief now that a pipeline issue has been resolved and pump prices are trending downward. The Atlantic hurricane season is halfway over, but the tropics remain a concern for the next two months if there’s storm activity in the Gulf that affects refineries in the area.
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The AAA national average gas price increased 0.9 cents to $3.203 last week. This is up 6.6 cents from a month ago but down -1.1 cents from a year ago.
- Pacific Northwest drivers, who already pay some of the highest gas prices in the country, saw their state averages surge this past week. A pipeline outage caused a spike in fuel prices in Oregon and Washington. Up until today, Washington was the state with the most expensive gas for several days, surpassing California which is bracing for hikes of its own. Refinery maintenance this fall is expected to lead to decreased production and higher gas prices in the Golden State. Meanwhile, the national average for a gallon of regular went up a penny since last week to $3.20. Even though West Coast drivers are feeling pain at the pump, prices remain relatively low in the Plains and the South.
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The AAA national average gas price fell -0.7 cents to $3.194 last week. This is up 5.6 cents from a month ago but down -5.9 cents from a year ago.
- There remains an abundance of crude oil supply which is outweighing demand. The seasonal transition to winter-blend gasoline – which is cheaper to produce – is also beginning. While the national average has been relatively stable, drivers in the Pacific Northwest are feeling pain at the pump. Gas prices in the area have jumped more than 20 cents in the past week due to the shutdown of a major pipeline that transports fuel from Washington to Oregon. The pipeline is reportedly expected to resume operations in a few days.
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The AAA national average gas price jumped 7.3 cents to $3.210 last week. This is up 6.7 cents from a month ago but down -25.1 cents from a year ago.
- The largest refinery in the Midwest shut down operations for several days following a severe thunderstorm. As a result, states in the Great Lakes region saw an increase in gas prices, but they may get some relief soon now that the refinery is back online. Overall, summer gas prices have remained steady and should trend downward as the fall season begins. But the incident in Whiting underscores the futility of predicting gas prices. Mother Nature and geopolitical events can suddenly and unexpectedly impact fuel prices.
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The AAA national average gas price fell -2.3 cents to $3.137 last week. This is down -0.3 cents from a month ago and -26.0 cents lower than a year ago.
- As gas prices keep falling this summer, the big question is how low will they go? This past week, the national average for a gallon of regular fell three cents to $3.13. You’d have to go back to 2020 for a lower national average on August 21 – that day the price was $2.18. With gas prices for this day the lowest they’ve been in 5 years, some are wondering if the national average will go below $3 a gallon in the coming weeks. There are too many variables to make a prediction; the oil market is too volatile. But if crude oil prices remain low and barring any major geopolitical events or tropical storms hitting the Gulf Coast, it’s safe to say drivers could continue to see cheaper prices at the pump as summer winds down.
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The AAA national average gas price fell -0.6 cents to $3.160 last week. This is up 0.7 cents from a month ago and -28.4 cents lower than a year ago.
- The summer of lower pump prices continues, as the busy driving season nears its end. As we enter peak hurricane season, storms affecting gas production and distribution are something to keep an eye on. But right now, with crude oil prices remaining steady, there’s no indication gas prices will make any drastic moves.
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The AAA national average gas price increased 1.9 cents to $3.166 last week. This is up 2.3 cents from a month ago and -29.3 cents lower than a year ago.
- Crude oil prices are hanging in the mid $60s per barrel, keeping pump prices steady. Supply remains abundant, as OPEC+ recently announced it will be boosting production again next month, following several other increases this year.
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The AAA national average gas price fell -1.5 cents to $3.147 last week. This is down -3.8 cents from a month ago and -34.4 cents lower than a year ago.
- July comes to an end with a monthly average of $3.15, the same as it was in July 2021, the last time summer gas prices were this low. Crude oil prices have gone up slightly, as gas demand has also risen, but not enough to drive up prices at the pump.
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The AAA national average gas price increased 0.2 cents to $3.162 last week. This is down -6.2 cents from a month ago and -35.0 cents lower than a year ago.
- The summer of lower gas prices continues thanks to crude oil prices averaging around $65 a barrel. Pump prices so far in 2025 haven’t had any major spikes or dips compared to other recent years.
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The AAA national average gas price fell -1.2 cents to $3.160 last week. This is down -0.7 cents from a month ago and -35.2 cents lower than a year ago.
- Pump prices have dipped to match the summer of 2021, the last time seasonal gas prices were this low. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system off the Gulf Coast has the potential – albeit low – to strengthen, and it’s something to watch as it moves westward. This time of year, tropical activity can have an effect on gas prices if there’s damage to refineries or if local flooding affects gasoline distribution or demand.
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