GasBuddy Weekly Gas Price Report

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Source: GasBuddy
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Frequency: Weekly
Next Release(s): December 1st, 2025 9:00 AM

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The U.S. average gasoline price held steady at $3.03/gal this week (-2.0¢ MoM; +2.5¢ YoY), reflecting stable conditions ahead of peak Thanksgiving travel as crude prices softened below $60 per barrel.
- Diesel rose +0.8¢ WoW to $3.777/gal, with the most common diesel price jumping to $3.79, indicating mild upward pressure in the national diesel market.
- WTI crude traded at $58.12/bbl (down from $60.35 last Monday) and Brent at $62.62/bbl (down from $64.63), showing continued weakness amid geopolitical developments and a broader risk-off tone.
- U.S. crude inventories fell -3.4M bbl and remain about 5% below the seasonal average, while gasoline inventories rose +2.3M bbl and distillates +0.2M bbl, both still below their five-year norms.
- Refinery utilization increased to 90.0% (+0.6 ppts), while implied gasoline demand fell to 8.528M bpd (-500k bpd), suggesting a temporary drop in consumption ahead of the holiday surge.
- The median gas price held at $2.89/gal (14¢ below the national average); Oklahoma ($2.45), Mississippi ($2.53), and Louisiana ($2.55) remained the lowest-priced states.
- California ($4.56), Hawaii ($4.37), and Washington ($4.09) were the most expensive, while Ohio saw the largest weekly move with a -25.6¢ drop.
- Diesel prices remained highly dispersed, from $3.26 in Texas to $5.16 in Hawaii, with New Mexico (+11.4¢) and Florida (+10.2¢) posting the largest increases.
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U.S. average gasoline prices edged -0.4¢ WoW to $3.03/gal (+1.1¢ MoM; +1.1¢ YoY), reflecting minimal movement amid stable crude prices near $60 per barrel.
- Diesel rose +4.1¢ WoW to $3.769/gal, while the median diesel price held at $3.69, indicating upward pressure at the national level despite stable midrange pricing.
- WTI crude traded at $60.35/bbl (+$0.26 WoW) and Brent at $64.63/bbl (+$0.76 WoW), remaining rangebound between $57–$65 as Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure and shifting Asian refinery demand balanced against ample global supply.
- U.S. crude inventories increased +6.4M bbl and remain about 4% below the seasonal average; gasoline stocks fell -0.9M bbl and distillates -0.6M bbl, both staying below five-year norms, highlighting continued product tightness.
- Refinery utilization jumped to 89.4% (+3.4 ppts WoW), and implied gasoline demand rose +154k bpd to 9.028M bpd, suggesting a pickup in pre-holiday driving.
- The most common gas price was $2.99/gal and the median $2.89/gal, about 14¢ below the national average, showing a skew from higher-cost coastal states.
- State averages ranged from $2.43 in Oklahoma to $4.63 in California, with Nevada (-15.9¢) and Washington (-9.9¢) leading weekly declines while Ohio (+12.3¢) posted the largest increase.
- Diesel price dispersion remained wide, from $3.23 in Texas to $5.13 in California, with Michigan (+14.0¢) and Indiana (+13.5¢) seeing the sharpest weekly climbs.
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The U.S. national average gas price rose +4.8¢ WoW to $3.03/gal, marking a modest rebound as refinery issues tightened supply, while diesel climbed +6.5¢ WoW to $3.728/gal amid lower inventories and firm demand.
- The national average gas price is -4.0¢ MoM and +0.8¢ YoY, reflecting stability near the $3 mark despite regional volatility.
- Gasoline inventories fell -4.7M bbl WoW, about 5% below the five-year average, while distillates dropped -0.6M bbl and crude inventories rose +5.2M bbl to 421.2M, remaining 4% under seasonal norms.
- Refinery utilization slipped -0.6 ppt to 86.0%, and implied gasoline demand edged down -49k bpd to 8.874M bpd, signaling softer retail consumption.
- WTI crude settled at $59.99/bbl (-$1.54 WoW) and Brent at $63.87/bbl (-$2.09 WoW), as rising OPEC output and global economic cooling weighed on prices.
- The most common gas price was $2.99/gal, with a median of $2.89/gal—about 14¢ below the national average.
- State averages ranged from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mississippi (all near $2.53) to California ($4.69), Hawaii ($4.41), and Washington ($4.16).
- Diesel prices showed sharper gains, with the most common at $3.79/gal and the median at $3.69/gal; highs reached $5.15 in Hawaii and $5.12 in California.
- Analysts noted refinery disruptions in the Great Lakes and West Coast and lower gasoline inventories as primary factors supporting prices ahead of the Thanksgiving travel period.
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U.S. gasoline prices fell -1.4¢ WoW to $2.99/gal and are -14.8¢ MoM and -6.6¢ YoY, hovering near $3 as crude stays rangebound.
- Diesel rose +2.5¢ WoW to $3.663/gal, indicating mild upward pressure on freight fuel costs.
- WTI eased to $60.95/bbl and Brent to $64.73/bbl, with markets balancing new Russia sanctions against OPEC’s one-month December increase and a pause for January–March.
- EIA reported crude inventories -6.9M bbl WoW to 416.0M (about 6% below the 5-year average), with gasoline -5.9M bbl and distillates -3.4M bbl, signaling tighter product stocks.
- Refinery utilization fell -2.0 ppts to 86.6%, while implied gasoline demand rose +470k bpd to 8.924M bpd, pointing to firmer end-user consumption despite lower runs.
- The most common gas price was $2.99/gal, followed by clusters at $2.89, $2.79, $2.69, and $2.59; the median price was $2.89/gal, about 10¢ below the national average.
- State ranges remained wide: lowest averages in Oklahoma and Texas ($2.48) and Louisiana ($2.53); highest in California ($4.61), Hawaii ($4.43), and Washington ($4.23).
- Biggest weekly gas moves: Indiana -13.3¢, Texas -10.0¢, Michigan -9.8¢, Washington -9.0¢, Iowa -8.8¢, reflecting regional refinery issues and wholesale volatility.
- For diesel, the median was $3.59/gal and the most common $3.69/gal; state lows were Texas ($3.15), Louisiana ($3.23), Mississippi ($3.24) and highs were Hawaii ($5.21), California ($5.10), Washington ($4.94).
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U.S. gasoline prices rose +2.5¢ WoW to $3.00/gal, marking a modest rebound from recent lows but still -10.8¢ MoM and -7.4¢ YoY, as a Midwest refinery fire temporarily pushed wholesale prices higher while national demand stayed steady.
- Diesel prices increased +4.7¢ WoW to $3.638/gal, with the most common diesel price at $3.59/gal (+10¢ WoW).
- EIA data showed crude inventories down -1.0M bbl (4% below seasonal average), gasoline inventories down -2.1M bbl, and distillates down -1.5M bbl, while refinery utilization rose to 88.6%.
- Implied gasoline demand was stable at 8.454M bpd (-2,000 bpd WoW), indicating steady retail consumption despite higher prices.
- WTI crude rose to $61.53/bbl (from $57.03 last week) and Brent to $65.96/bbl (from $60.72), supported by U.S. sanctions on major Russian oil firms that tightened global supply.
- The most common retail gas price remained $2.89/gal, while the median price rose +5¢ to $2.87/gal, about 13¢ below the national average.
- State averages ranged from lows of $2.54–$2.57 (Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma) to highs of $4.29–$4.55 (Washington, Hawaii, California).
- Diesel prices showed wider volatility, with weekly gains exceeding +20¢ in Nebraska and Colorado, while lowest state averages were near $3.10 (Texas) and highest above $5.00 (Hawaii, California).
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U.S. gasoline prices fell -4.1¢ last week to an average of $2.98/gal, marking the first time the national average has dipped below $3 since 2020. Prices are now -19.3¢ MoM and -15.2¢ YoY, reflecting broad declines amid weaker demand, lower crude prices, and higher OPEC+ output.
- Diesel prices fell -3.7¢ to $3.591/gal, continuing their gradual decline and standing roughly -10¢ below the median diesel price.
- The most common gas price was $2.89/gal (+10¢ WoW), while the median was $2.82/gal (-3¢ WoW), about 16¢ below the national average.
- WTI crude fell to $57.03/bbl (-$2.46 WoW) and Brent to $60.72/bbl (-$2.60 WoW), pressured by growing concerns over global oversupply and slower Chinese demand.
- EIA data showed crude inventories up +3.5M bbl WoW, gasoline down -0.3M bbl, and distillates down -4.5M bbl, while refinery utilization dropped sharply to 85.7%.
- Implied gasoline demand fell -464k bpd to 8.455M bpd, consistent with seasonal weakness.
- Lowest gas prices were in Oklahoma ($2.45), Texas ($2.54), and Arkansas ($2.55); highest were in California ($4.60), Hawaii ($4.45), and Washington ($4.36).
- For diesel, the lowest prices were in Texas ($3.06) and Oklahoma ($3.11), while the highest were in Hawaii ($5.13) and California ($5.08).
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U.S. gasoline prices fell -6.4¢ last week to an average of $3.02/gal, now -13.7¢ MoM and -14.4¢ YoY, putting the national average near the $3 threshold for the first time in years amid broad price declines across most states.
- Diesel prices declined -3.5¢ to $3.628/gal, with the median diesel price at $3.53/gal, about -10¢ below the national average.
- The most common gas price was $2.79/gal (-20¢ WoW), while the median was $2.85/gal (-9¢ WoW).
- State averages were lowest in Oklahoma ($2.50), Mississippi ($2.62), and Texas ($2.62); highest in California ($4.62), Hawaii ($4.46), and Washington ($4.41).
- The largest weekly declines were in Ohio (-18.3¢), Michigan (-13.9¢), and Indiana (-13.4¢).
- WTI crude dropped below $60/bbl before rebounding to $59.49, down from $61.85 last week, while Brent eased to $63.32 from $65.56, reflecting renewed trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
- EIA data showed crude inventories up +3.7M bbl and gasoline inventories down -1.6M bbl, while refinery utilization rose to 92.4% and implied gasoline demand increased +401k bpd to 8.92M bpd.
- GasBuddy noted that over 40 states saw declines, and with oil prices easing, the national average could soon fall below $3/gal, the lowest level in several years.
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U.S. average gasoline prices edged down -0.3¢ last week to $3.085/gal, now -10.8¢ MoM and -4.7¢ YoY, while diesel rose +1.1¢ to $3.663/gal, reflecting regional volatility and shifting refinery output.
- The most common U.S. gas price was $2.99/gal (+10¢ WoW), with a median of $2.94/gal, about -14¢ below the national average.
- State averages were lowest in Oklahoma ($2.55), Mississippi ($2.67), and Louisiana ($2.70), and highest in California ($4.64), Hawaii ($4.48), and Washington ($4.48).
- Weekly price movements were mixed: Ohio (+12.7¢) saw the sharpest gain, while Indiana (-11.3¢), Colorado (-8.9¢), and Delaware (-8.9¢) posted notable declines.
- The EIA reported U.S. crude inventories up +1.8M bbl, gasoline inventories up +4.1M bbl (at seasonal average), and distillates up +0.6M bbl (6% below average); refinery utilization slipped to 91.4%.
- Implied gasoline demand fell -440k bpd to 8.52M bpd, signaling softer retail consumption.
- WTI crude ended last week near $61.85/bbl (down from $65.19), while Brent traded at $65.56/bbl (down from $69.67), after OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected production increase for November.
- The most common diesel price was $3.59/gal (-10¢ WoW), with a median of $3.55/gal; prices were lowest in Oklahoma ($3.20) and highest in Hawaii ($5.20).
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U.S. average gasoline prices fell -5.8¢ last week to $3.09/gal, now down -11.1¢ MoM and -9.0¢ YoY, while diesel slipped -1.3¢ to $3.652/gal, reflecting seasonal demand shifts and cheaper winter blends.
- The most common U.S. gas price was $2.89/gal (-10¢ WoW), with a median of $2.92/gal, about -17¢ below the national average.
- State averages were lowest in Oklahoma ($2.53), Mississippi ($2.65), and Louisiana ($2.67), and highest in California ($4.64), Washington ($4.54), and Hawaii ($4.41).
- The largest weekly declines came from Ohio (-17.2¢), Florida (-14.5¢), and Michigan (-14.1¢), while Indiana saw the biggest increase (+9.1¢ for diesel).
- U.S. crude inventories fell -0.6M bbl (4% below seasonal average), gasoline stocks declined -1.1M bbl, and distillates dropped -1.7M bbl; refinery utilization edged down to 93.0%.
- Implied gasoline demand rose +149k bpd to 8.959M bpd, signaling steady retail consumption despite seasonal easing.
- WTI crude settled at $65.19/bbl (up from $61.98 last week) and Brent at $69.67/bbl (up from $66.08), with prices supported by geopolitical risks but capped by OPEC+ supply considerations.
- Diesel’s most common price was $3.69/gal (+10¢ WoW), with the median at $3.58/gal (-1¢ WoW and -7¢ below the average). Texas ($3.14), Oklahoma ($3.23), and Mississippi ($3.25) had the lowest diesel prices, while Hawaii and California topped $5.13/gal.
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U.S. average gasoline prices rose +2.2¢ last week to $3.14/gal, leaving them flat MoM and -1.8¢ lower YoY, while diesel prices edged up +0.7¢ to $3.665/gal.
- The most common U.S. gas price was $2.99/gal (unchanged WoW), with a median of $2.99/gal (+4¢ WoW and ~15¢ below the national average).
- State averages were lowest in Oklahoma ($2.63), Mississippi ($2.66), and Louisiana ($2.71), and highest in California ($4.62), Washington ($4.56), and Hawaii ($4.42).
- The sharpest weekly increases were in Ohio (+12.9¢) and Maryland (+10.1¢), while the steepest declines came from New Mexico (-12.5¢), Washington (-9.3¢), and Oklahoma (-8.8¢).
- Diesel’s most common price was $3.59/gal (+10¢ WoW), with a median of $3.59/gal (+5¢ WoW and ~8¢ below the national average).
- Diesel prices were lowest in Texas ($3.14), Louisiana ($3.25), and Mississippi ($3.26), and highest in Hawaii ($5.14), California ($5.12), and Washington ($5.03).
- U.S. crude inventories fell -2.3M bbl, gasoline stocks also declined -2.3M bbl, while distillates rose +4.0M bbl; refinery utilization slipped to 93.3% and implied gasoline demand rose to 8.81M bpd.
- WTI crude eased to $61.98/bbl and Brent to $66.08/bbl, both down about $1 from the prior week amid supply increases and cautious market sentiment.
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U.S. average gasoline prices fell -3.6¢ last week to $3.12/gal, down -1.8¢ from a month ago and -2.8¢ YoY, while diesel prices dropped -2.6¢ to $3.658/gal, reflecting mixed regional trends.
- The most common U.S. gas price was $2.99/gal, unchanged from last week, with a median price of $2.95/gal (-4¢ WoW and -17¢ below the national average).
- Mississippi ($2.68), Oklahoma ($2.73), and Arkansas ($2.75) reported the lowest state averages, while California and Washington (both $4.64) and Hawaii ($4.45) remained highest.
- Oregon (+21.5¢) and Washington (+20.7¢) posted the largest weekly increases due to infrastructure issues, while Florida (-16.4¢), Ohio (-15.2¢), and Michigan (-13.9¢) saw the sharpest declines.
- Diesel’s most common price was $3.49/gal (-20¢ WoW), with a median of $3.54/gal (-5¢ WoW, -12¢ below the national average).
- Diesel prices were lowest in Texas ($3.20), Mississippi ($3.27), and Louisiana ($3.30), and highest in Hawaii ($5.15), California ($5.12), and Washington ($5.03).
- U.S. crude inventories rose +3.9M bbl WoW, gasoline stocks increased +1.5M bbl, and distillates rose +4.7M bbl, while refinery utilization edged up to 94.9%.
- WTI crude held near $63/bbl and Brent near $67/bbl, with prices supported by OPEC+ output constraints and Russian supply disruptions but capped by rising inventories.
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US average gasoline prices rose +0.3¢ last week to $3.16/gal, up +3.1¢ from a month ago but still -6.1¢ lower YoY, while diesel prices increased +1.9¢ to $3.684/gal, reflecting mixed regional trends and supply factors.
- Seventeen states reported average gas prices below $3/gal, led by Mississippi and Oklahoma ($2.69), while California remained highest at $4.57.
- Ohio (-14.3¢) and Michigan (-12.7¢) posted the largest weekly declines, while New Jersey (+12.6¢) and New York (+10.7¢) led increases.
- The median U.S. gas price held at $2.99/gal, about -17¢ below the national average; top 10% of stations averaged $4.42, while the bottom 10% averaged $2.60.
- Diesel prices varied widely, with Texas lowest at $3.18 and Hawaii highest at $5.21; the median rose to $3.59/gal, still -9¢ below the national average.
- EIA data showed U.S. crude inventories rose +2.4M bbl, while gasoline stocks fell -3.8M bbl and distillates increased +1.7M bbl; refinery utilization eased to 94.3%.
- OPEC+ announced a modest October production increase, though UBS estimates effective additions may be closer to 60–70k bpd given capacity limits and prior overproduction adjustments.
- WTI crude traded at $63.12/bbl (down from $65.05 a week earlier), while Brent stood at $66.79/bbl (down from $68.55), as markets absorbed OPEC+ supply without major disruption.
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