US Gas Prices by State & Region
US gas prices are the average retail cost of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline, taxes included, tracked weekly by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). For the week of June 22, 2026, the national average was $3.914 per gallon — but it ranges from $3.437 in Gulf Coast (PADD 3) to $5.387 in California.
Quick answer: The US average gas price is $3.914 per gallon (week of 22 Jun 2026). California is the most expensive ($5.387) and Gulf Coast (PADD 3) the cheapest ($3.437) of 11 tracked areas.
US average
$3.914
Most expensive
$5.387
Cheapest
$3.437
Areas tracked
11
Journey cost calculator
Estimate the fuel cost of any trip. Enter the distance, your vehicle's fuel economy, and a US region or state — the calculator uses the verified EIA price per gallon for that area.
Estimated fuel cost
$15.66
100 miles at 25 MPG = 4.0 gallons, priced at $3.914 per gallon in United States (average).
Estimate uses EIA regular-gasoline prices (taxes included) for United States (average). Actual cost varies with driving conditions, grade, and real-time pump prices.
Gas prices by area
All 11 tracked US areas, most expensive first. Every area below links to its own page with a full breakdown and journey examples.
| Rank | Area | $/gallon | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $5.387 | +$1.473 |
| 2 | West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.057 | +$1.143 |
| 3 | Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.015 | +$0.101 |
| 4 | New England (PADD 1A) | $3.952 | +$0.038 |
| 5 | United States (average) | $3.914 | — |
| 6 | Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.845 | $-0.069 |
| 7 | East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.777 | $-0.137 |
| 8 | Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.723 | $-0.191 |
| 9 | Colorado | $3.666 | $-0.248 |
| 10 | Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.582 | $-0.332 |
| 11 | Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.437 | $-0.477 |
Frequently asked questions about US gas prices
What is the average gas price in the United States right now?
The national average price of regular gasoline was $3.914 per gallon for the week of June 22, 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly Retail Gasoline Prices. Prices include taxes.
Which US region has the most expensive gas?
California had the highest regular-gasoline price at $5.387 per gallon for the week of June 22, 2026. West Coast markets — especially California — sit highest because of state taxes, a special low-emission fuel blend, and limited refining capacity.
Where is gas cheapest in the United States?
Gulf Coast (PADD 3) had the lowest regular-gasoline price in this dataset at $3.437 per gallon for the week of June 22, 2026. Gulf Coast states are usually cheapest because most US refining capacity sits there and fuel taxes are lower.
How much does it cost to drive 100 miles?
At the US average of $3.914 per gallon, a car doing 25 miles per gallon uses 4 gallons to drive 100 miles — about $15.66. Use the journey cost calculator above to enter your own distance, fuel economy, and region.
How often are these gas prices updated?
The EIA publishes Weekly Retail Gasoline Prices every Monday for the prior week. This page reflects the week of June 22, 2026 (released June 23, 2026); the next release is June 30, 2026.
Are these prices for regular, mid-grade, or premium gas?
All figures are for regular-grade gasoline (all formulations), in US dollars per gallon, with taxes included — the EIA series most drivers compare against. Mid-grade and premium typically cost roughly 30 to 60 cents more per gallon.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update — Weekly Retail Gasoline Prices, regular grade (all formulations), dollars per gallon, taxes included. Reporting period the week of June 22, 2026 (released June 23, 2026; next release June 30, 2026). Retrieved June 27, 2026.
EIA data is a work of the U.S. federal government and is in the public domain.