GasBuddy Weekly Gas Price Report

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Source: GasBuddy
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Frequency: Weekly
Next Release(s): March 16th, 2026 9:00 AM

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The U.S. national average gasoline price rose +$0.511 WoW to $3.45 per gallon (+$0.541 MoM; +$0.416 YoY), marking one of the fastest weekly increases in years as oil prices surged amid escalating Middle East tensions.
- The national average gasoline price increased +$0.511 WoW to $3.45/gal, rising from roughly $2.94 last week and from about $2.91 a month ago, while standing +$0.416 YoY higher than the same time last year.
- Diesel prices surged even more sharply, increasing +$0.859 WoW to $4.599/gal, reflecting stronger upward pressure in distillate fuel markets.
- Crude oil prices moved higher during the week, with WTI rising from $66.85/bbl to $72.41/bbl (+$5.56 WoW) and Brent increasing from $72.08/bbl to $79.29/bbl (+$7.21 WoW), highlighting rising geopolitical risk premiums tied to Middle East tensions.
- U.S. crude inventories increased +3.5M bbl and remain about 3% below the seasonal average, while gasoline inventories declined -1.7M bbl and remain about 3% above the five-year seasonal average.
- Distillate inventories increased +0.4M bbl but remain roughly 3% below the five-year seasonal average, indicating tighter supply conditions relative to gasoline stocks.
- Refinery utilization rose +0.6 ppt to 89.2%, while implied gasoline demand declined -442k bpd to 8.292M bpd, suggesting weaker weekly consumption despite higher prices.
- The most common gasoline price in the U.S. increased +$0.40 WoW to $3.19/gal and the median price rose +$0.50 WoW to $3.29/gal, remaining about $0.16 below the national average.
- Regional price dispersion remained wide, with the highest state averages in California ($5.14), Washington ($4.58), and Hawaii ($4.33), while the lowest were in Kansas ($2.90), Oklahoma ($2.95), and Arkansas ($2.98).
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The U.S. average gasoline price rose +5.6c WoW to $2.94/gal, +7.8c versus a month ago and -10.1c YoY, reflecting a fourth straight weekly increase amid firmer crude prices and geopolitical risk premiums.
- Diesel prices increased +5.4c WoW to $3.740/gal, indicating parallel upward movement in refined fuels during the week alongside rising oil prices.
- WTI crude rose to $72.41/bbl (from $66.85 prior week) and Brent to $79.29 (from $72.08), showing higher prices tied to escalating Middle East tensions and concerns around Strait of Hormuz supply risks.
- U.S. crude inventories increased +16.0M bbl and remain about 3% below seasonal norms, while gasoline stocks fell -1.0M bbl (~3% above average) and distillates rose +0.3M bbl (~5% below average), indicating mixed supply balances across petroleum products.
- Refinery utilization declined -2.4 ppt to 88.6% and implied gasoline demand fell -15k bpd to 8.733M bpd, pointing to softer near-term consumption and lower operating rates.
- The most common gasoline price was $2.79/gal, up +10c WoW, and the median price was also $2.79/gal (+4c WoW), about 15c below the national average, highlighting dispersion across stations.
- The top 10% of stations averaged $4.39/gal while the bottom 10% averaged $2.39/gal, with lowest state averages in Oklahoma ($2.42) and highest in California ($4.58), illustrating wide regional price variation.
- Diesel showed similar dispersion with a median of $3.68/gal (+9c WoW), top 10% at $4.59 and bottom 10% at $3.03, while weekly increases were led by New Mexico, Arizona and Arkansas, indicating broad geographic price firming.
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The U.S. average gasoline price rose +1.2c WoW and is -19.5c YoY at $2.88/gal, indicating modest weekly increases below year-ago levels.
- Diesel prices increased +6.2c WoW to $3.686/gal, showing stronger upward movement than gasoline during the week.
- The national gasoline average is +2.8c versus one month ago, reflecting gradual recent firming in retail prices.
- WTI crude rose to $66.85/bbl (from $62.98 prior week) and Brent to $72.08 (from $67.84), highlighting higher oil prices amid geopolitical risk premiums.
- U.S. crude inventories fell -9.0M bbl and remain ~5% below seasonal averages, while gasoline stocks fell -3.2M bbl (~3% above average) and distillates fell -4.6M bbl (~5% below average), indicating tighter crude and distillate balances.
- Refinery utilization increased +1.6 ppt to 91.0% and implied gasoline demand rose +448k bpd to 8.749M bpd, pointing to stronger consumption alongside higher operating rates.
- Median gasoline price was $2.75/gal and most common $2.69, with top 10% at $4.36 and bottom 10% at $2.29, underscoring wide regional dispersion in prices.
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The U.S. average gasoline price rose +2.6c WoW and is -24.5c YoY at $2.84/gal, indicating modest seasonal firming below year-ago levels.
- Gasoline prices increased +4.9c versus one month ago, showing gradual upward movement ahead of the seasonal transition to summer gasoline blends.
- Diesel rose +1.0c WoW to $3.624/gal, while the most common diesel price was $3.39 and the median $3.49, highlighting continued dispersion across stations.
- WTI crude traded near $62.98/bbl (vs $63.58 prior week) and Brent $67.84 (vs $68.07), remaining largely range bound amid geopolitical uncertainty and supply expectations.
- U.S. crude inventories increased +8.5M bbl and remain ~3% below seasonal averages, while gasoline inventories rose +1.2M bbl (~4% above average) and distillates fell -2.7M bbl (~4% below average), showing mixed refined product balances.
- Refinery utilization declined -1.0 ppt to 89.4%, while implied gasoline demand rose +147k bpd to 8.30M bpd, indicating improving consumption despite lower operating rates.
- Median gasoline price was $2.77/gal and the most common price $2.79, with the top 10% of stations at $4.25 and bottom 10% at $2.28, underscoring wide regional variation in retail prices.
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The U.S. average gasoline price rose to $2.84/gal (+1.2c WoW; -24.9c YoY), showing mild seasonal firming while remaining well below year-ago levels.
- The national gasoline average increased by +1.2c WoW to $2.84 and was up +5.4c versus one month ago, indicating a gradual seasonal pickup, particularly on the West Coast.
- Compared with one year ago, gasoline prices were -24.9c lower, keeping pump prices materially below last year despite recent weekly gains.
- The national average diesel price rose +2.9c WoW to $3.614/gal, pointing to modest near-term strength in distillate pricing alongside gasoline.
- WTI crude traded near $63.58/bbl (vs $62.35 last week) and Brent near $68.07/bbl (vs $66.33), remaining range-bound as easing U.S.–Iran tensions capped volatility despite prices staying elevated versus prior months.
- U.S. crude inventories fell -3.5M bbl WoW and stood about 4% below the seasonal average, while the SPR increased by +0.2M bbl to 415.2M bbl, indicating tighter commercial stocks.
- Gasoline inventories rose +0.7M bbl and were about 4% above the five-year seasonal average, while distillate inventories declined -5.6M bbl and moved to roughly 2% below average, showing divergent refined product balances.
- Refinery utilization slipped -0.4 ppts WoW to 90.4%, and implied gasoline demand fell -604k bpd to 8.153M bpd, signaling softer short-term consumption following earlier strength.
- Price dispersion remained wide, with the median gasoline price at $2.74, the top 10% of stations averaging $4.14, and the bottom 10% at $2.26, underscoring significant regional variation.
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The U.S. average gasoline price slipped to $2.83/gal (-0.9c WoW; +3.9c MoM; -21.3c YoY), showing stable pump prices despite higher oil volatility.
- The national gasoline average fell -0.9c WoW to $2.83, while diesel increased +4.2c WoW to $3.585, indicating diverging short-term movements across fuel types.
- Versus one month ago, gasoline prices were +3.9c higher but remained -21.3c lower YoY, keeping prices materially below last year despite recent stabilization.
- Early-week crude prices pulled back from recent highs, with WTI at $62.35/bbl (down 4.4% WoW but above last week’s $60.68) and Brent at $66.33/bbl (down 4.3% WoW but above $63.07), reflecting cooling geopolitical risk and restored supply.
- U.S. crude inventories fell -2.3M bbl WoW and sat about 3% below the seasonal average, while the SPR rose +0.5M bbl to 415.0M bbl, suggesting slightly tighter commercial stocks.
- Gasoline inventories rose +0.2M bbl WoW to roughly 5% above the five-year seasonal average, and distillate inventories increased +0.3M bbl to about 1% above average, pointing to ample refined product supplies.
- Refinery utilization dropped -2.4 ppts WoW to 90.9%, while implied gasoline demand jumped +923k bpd to 8.757M bpd, indicating stronger retail fuel consumption despite lower operating rates.
- Price dispersion remained wide, with the median gasoline price at $2.72 (-3c WoW), the top 10% of stations averaging $4.12, and the bottom 10% at $2.26, underscoring large regional differences.
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The U.S. average gasoline price rose to $2.84/gal (+7.5c WoW; +3.6c MoM; -23.9c YoY), extending its rebound as oil prices moved back above $60.
- The national gasoline average increased +7.5c WoW to $2.84, while diesel jumped +7.8c WoW to $3.543, showing stronger short-term price pressure across fuels.
- Versus one month ago, gasoline prices were +3.6c higher, but remained -23.9c lower YoY, indicating prices are still materially below last year despite recent gains.
- Early-week crude prices hovered near recent highs, with WTI at $60.68/bbl (vs $59.17 last week) and Brent at $65.55/bbl (vs $63.07), reflecting modest weekly increases.
- U.S. crude inventories rose +3.6M bbl WoW and stood about 2% below the seasonal average, suggesting stocks remain slightly tight relative to typical levels.
- Gasoline inventories increased +6.0M bbl WoW to roughly 5% above the five-year average, while distillate inventories rose +3.3M bbl and stayed about 1% below average, showing mixed refined product balances.
- Refinery utilization fell -2.0 ppts WoW to 93.3%, alongside a -470k bpd WoW drop in implied gasoline demand to 7.834M bpd, pointing to softer near-term consumption.
- Price dispersion remained wide, with the median gasoline price at $2.75 (+6c WoW), the top 10% of stations averaging $4.06, and the bottom 10% at $2.27, underscoring large regional differences.
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The US average gasoline price rose +3.1c WoW to $2.76 per gallon (-8.6c MoM; -32.3c YoY), breaking a seven week decline streak as oil prices stayed near $60.
- The national average gasoline price increased +3.1c WoW to $2.76, ending seven straight weeks of declines, while the national average diesel price fell -1.0c WoW to $3.465, showing a modest divergence between the two fuels.
- GasBuddy attributed the move higher in gasoline to oil rebounding back near $60 per barrel after dipping into the mid-$50s, while still noting there may be room to revisit recent lows before seasonal gasoline transitions begin.
- The article flagged upcoming seasonal shifts, noting California will start moving back to cleaner summer gasoline soon with most of the country following in a little over a month, while a surplus of winter gasoline could drive localized discounts as excess supply is cleared.
- Oil prices were described as softening slightly after touching $60 last week, with early Monday WTI down $0.27 to $59.17 per barrel and Brent down $0.34 to $63.79, still modestly above last week’s levels (WTI $58.75, Brent $63.07).
- The geopolitical backdrop remained a focus, with the piece citing easing Iran tensions, renewed Trump comments involving Greenland and potential Europe related sanctions, and uncertainty around Venezuela following the reported US capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
- EIA data for the week ending January 9, 2026 showed crude inventories rose +3.4M barrels and remained about 3% below the seasonal average, while the SPR increased +0.2M barrels to 413.7M, indicating commercial stocks still tight versus seasonal norms.
- Refined product balances were mixed, with gasoline inventories up +9.0M barrels and about 4% above the five-year seasonal average, distillate inventories essentially unchanged (0.0M) and about 4% below average, refinery utilization up +0.6 ppts to 95.3%, and implied gasoline demand up +134k bpd to 8.304M bpd.
- Pump-price dispersion stayed wide, with the median gas price at $2.69 (+5c WoW) and the most common price at $2.49 (-10c WoW); the top 10% of stations averaged $3.88 versus $2.20 for the bottom 10%, with the lowest-price states Oklahoma ($2.29), Texas ($2.37), and Louisiana ($2.37) and the highest Hawaii ($4.34), California ($4.13), and Washington ($3.75), while Michigan (+11.9c) and Indiana (+11.0c) led weekly state increases.
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The U.S. average gasoline price fell to $2.73/gal (-0.8¢ WoW; -17.0¢ MoM; -28.9¢ YoY), showing minimal weekly movement but a clearly lower level than both last month and last year.
- The national average gasoline price declined -0.8¢ WoW to $2.73/gal, with GasBuddy noting the week was broadly stable even as some price-cycling states saw temporary jumps.
- Gasoline remains down -17.0¢ MoM and -28.9¢ YoY, reinforcing that pump prices are still seasonally low relative to recent comparisons.
- The national average diesel price fell -2.3¢ WoW to $3.475/gal, pointing to continued easing in diesel alongside gasoline.
- Oil prices were described as rangebound, though slightly higher than a week earlier: WTI $58.75/bbl early Monday vs $57.89 last Monday, and Brent $63.07 vs $61.30, with market attention on Iran and Venezuela supply risks.
- GasBuddy noted Venezuela-related headlines have had no measurable near-term impact on pump prices, citing that any meaningful increase in oil output would likely take years.
- EIA data for the week ending Jan 2, 2026 showed U.S. crude inventories fell -3.8M bbl and remain about 3% below the seasonal average, while the SPR rose +0.2M bbl to 413.5M, indicating tighter commercial crude stocks.
- Refined product inventories built sharply: gasoline inventories +7.7M bbl (about 3% above the five-year seasonal average) and distillate inventories +5.6M bbl (about 3% below average), while refinery utilization held at 94.7%.
- Implied gasoline demand fell -393k bpd to 8.170M bpd, suggesting weaker near-term consumption in the latest week despite high refinery run rates.
- Distributional pricing remained wide: the median gas price $2.64 (-1¢ WoW), with the top 10% of stations averaging $3.92 versus the bottom 10% at $2.14; the lowest-priced states were Oklahoma ($2.16), Colorado ($2.30), Arkansas ($2.31) while the highest were Hawaii ($4.35), California ($4.15), Washington ($3.69).
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The U.S. average gasoline price fell to $2.74/gal (-1.2¢ WoW; -21.2¢ MoM; -29.2¢ YoY), extending a sixth straight weekly decline amid seasonal softness.
- The national average gasoline price declined -1.2¢ WoW to $2.74/gal, marking the sixth consecutive weekly drop, with most states still seeing incremental easing despite price-cycling rebounds in a few markets.
- Compared with recent history, gasoline prices are down -21.2¢ MoM and -29.2¢ YoY, underscoring a materially softer pricing environment at the pump versus both last month and last year.
- The national average diesel price fell -2.3¢ WoW to $3.498/gal, signaling continued moderation in refined fuel prices alongside gasoline.
- WTI crude traded at $57.89/bbl early Monday (vs $58.13 a week earlier), while Brent stood at $61.30/bbl (vs $62.02), indicating slightly lower oil prices than a week ago despite modest early-week gains.
- U.S. commercial crude oil inventories declined -1.9M bbl and remained about 3% below seasonal averages, while the SPR rose +0.2M bbl to 413.2M, pointing to still-tight commercial crude supplies.
- Gasoline inventories increased +5.8M bbl and moved about 2% above the five-year seasonal average, while distillate inventories rose +5.0M bbl but remained roughly 4% below average.
- Refinery utilization edged up to 94.7% (+0.1 ppt WoW), while implied gasoline demand fell -379k bpd to 8.563M bpd, suggesting softer near-term consumption.
- The median U.S. gasoline price slipped to $2.65/gal (-2¢ WoW), with prices ranging from $2.12 at the bottom 10% of stations to $3.95 at the top 10%, highlighting continued wide regional dispersion.
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The U.S. average gasoline price fell to $2.75/gal (-4.0¢ WoW; -22.6¢ MoM; -22.4¢ YoY), extending a multi-week decline amid ample fuel supply.
- The national average gasoline price declined for a fifth straight week to $2.75/gal (-4.0¢ WoW), reflecting broad-based easing across most states, according to GasBuddy.
- The national average diesel price fell -5.4¢ WoW to $3.521/gal, indicating continued softening in refined fuel prices alongside gasoline.
- Oil prices rebounded modestly early Monday, with WTI at $58.13/bbl (vs $57.95 a week earlier) and Brent at $62.02/bbl (vs $61.91), showing a partial recovery after recent multi-year lows.
- U.S. crude oil inventories declined -1.3M bbl and remained ~4% below seasonal averages, while the SPR rose +0.2M bbl to 412.2M, signaling slightly tighter commercial supply conditions.
- Gasoline inventories increased +4.8M bbl and were slightly below the five-year seasonal average, while distillate inventories rose +1.7M bbl and remained ~6% below average.
- Refinery utilization increased to 94.8% (+0.3 ppts), and implied gasoline demand rose +622k bpd to 9.078M bpd, pointing to stronger near-term consumption.
- The median U.S. gasoline price slipped to $2.67/gal (-2¢ WoW), about 8¢ below the national average, while prices ranged from $2.14 at the bottom 10% of stations to $4.00 at the top 10%, highlighting wide regional dispersion.
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The US national average gasoline price fell to $2.79/gal (-5.7¢ WoW; -26.4¢ MoM; -21.4¢ YoY), extending a fourth straight weekly decline amid ample supply.
- The national average diesel price declined -4.3¢ WoW to $3.575/gal, showing continued easing in refined fuel prices despite tighter inventories.
- WTI crude traded at $57.95/bbl early Monday (from $57.14 a week earlier) and Brent at $61.91/bbl (from $60.88), reflecting a rebound from multi-year lows tied to Venezuela-related supply risks.
- U.S. crude oil inventories fell -1.3M bbl and remain ~4% below seasonal averages, while the SPR increased +0.2M bbl to 412.2M, indicating slightly tighter commercial supplies.
- Gasoline inventories rose +4.8M bbl and are slightly below the five year seasonal average, while distillate inventories increased +1.7M bbl and remain ~6% below average.
- Refinery utilization increased to 94.8% (+0.3 ppts), and implied gasoline demand rose +622k bpd to 9.078M bpd, signaling stronger near-term fuel consumption.
- The median U.S. gasoline price fell to $2.69/gal (-4¢ WoW), about 10¢ below the national average, indicating broad-based retail price declines.
- State-level prices remained dispersed, with the lowest averages in Oklahoma ($2.24), Arkansas ($2.35), and Colorado ($2.38), and the highest in Hawaii ($4.38), California ($4.23), and Washington ($3.85).
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