AAA Gas Prices

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Source: AAA
Source Link: https://gasprices.aaa.com/
Frequency: Weekly
Next Release(s): April 30th, 2026 12:00 PM

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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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