US Gas Price History
This tool helps you explore how gas prices have changed across the United States over time. It shows past fuel price movement in a clear way, so you can spot trends, compare weekly changes, and understand where prices are heading. It is useful for drivers, commuters, delivery workers, business owners, trip planners, and anyone watching fuel costs more closely. Instead of guessing, you can use historical price data to make better decisions about travel, budgeting, and timing.
Current Average
$4.19
2-Year High
$4.63
2-Year Low
$2.91
2-Year Price Trend
Source: EIA.gov weekly retail regular unleaded gasoline, national average.
Recent Weekly Prices
| Week | Avg. Price/Gal | Weekly Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | $4.13 | — |
| 2026-04-06 | $4.25 | +0.128 |
| 2026-04-13 | $4.25 | +0.000 |
| 2026-04-20 | $4.18 | -0.076 |
| 2026-04-27 | $4.26 | +0.079 |
| 2026-05-04 | $4.58 | +0.324 |
| 2026-05-11 | $4.63 | +0.047 |
| 2026-05-18 | $4.62 | -0.007 |
| 2026-05-25 | $4.61 | -0.016 |
| 2026-06-01 | $4.44 | -0.166 |
| 2026-06-08 | $4.28 | -0.158 |
| 2026-06-15 | $4.19 | -0.094 |
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA.gov).
How to Use This Tool
Using this tool is simple, even if you are not used to reading fuel data.
- 1
View the current average
Start by checking the latest national average gas price shown at the top of the page. This gives you a quick snapshot of where prices stand now.
- 2
Compare the high and low points
Look at the highest and lowest prices shown for the selected history period. This helps you see how wide the price swings have been.
- 3
Read the trend chart
The line chart shows how gas prices moved over time. When the line goes up, prices increased. When it goes down, prices fell.
- 4
Review the weekly price table
The table breaks prices down by week. This is helpful if you want to track short-term movement and recent changes.
- 5
Check the weekly change column
This part shows how much the average price moved from one week to the next. A positive number means an increase. A zero or smaller change means prices stayed flat or moved less.
- 6
Use the data for planning
You can use the price history to estimate travel costs, compare current prices with recent weeks, or decide when fuel costs are rising faster than usual.
What This Tool Measures
This tool measures historical gasoline price data at the national level. In simple terms, it shows how the average gas price in the U.S. has changed over time.
Current average
The latest average gas price shown by the tool. It reflects the most recent period in the data set.
Historical high
The highest recorded average price within the selected time period. Helps you understand peak fuel costs.
Historical low
The lowest recorded average price within the same period. Gives context for price drops.
Weekly average price
The average gas price for a single week. Weekly averages smooth out daily swings and make trends easier to read.
Weekly change
How much the average price moved compared with the previous week. Shows whether prices are rising quickly, slowly, or not much at all.
Trend line
The line chart gives a visual summary of price movement across months or years — one of the easiest ways to spot patterns.
Key Terms
How the Data Works
This tool does not work like a traditional calculator where you type numbers into several fields. Instead, it organizes fuel price data into simple results that are easy to understand.
The basic logic:
- •Collects price data from a trusted fuel data source
- •Groups that data by time period, such as by week
- •Shows the latest average price
- •Highlights the highest and lowest points in the selected range
- •Compares each week with the one before it
- •Plots the results on a chart so the trend is easier to follow
Weekly change formula
Weekly Change = This Week's Average Price − Last Week's Average Price
- ↑If this week is higher → price increase
- →If the same → prices were steady
- ↓If lower → prices moved down
Example Calculations
Example 1 — Weekly Price Increase
Inputs
- Last week's average$3.00/gal
- This week's average$3.15/gal
Output
- Weekly change+$0.15 increase
Gas prices rose by 15 cents per gallon in one week. If you fill a 15-gallon tank, that increase could add about $2.25 to one fill-up.
Example 2 — Comparing Current Price to Historical Low
Inputs
- Current average$4.25/gal
- Historical low$2.91/gal
Output
- Difference$1.34 per gallon above the low
The current price is much higher than the lowest point in the selected period. This helps users see how much prices have shifted over time.
Example 3 — Reading a Short Price Trend
Inputs
- Week 1$2.98
- Week 2$3.03
- Week 3$3.06
- Week 4$3.15
Output
- TrendSteady upward trend over four weeks
Prices did not jump only once. They rose step by step over several weeks. That kind of pattern matters for travel planning and monthly budgeting.
Understanding Your Results
The numbers on this page are more helpful when you know how to read them in context.
What the current average means
The current average gives you a quick national picture. It does not tell you what every station charges, but it helps you understand the broader market.
What the high and low values tell you
These numbers set the range for the selected time period. They show whether current prices are closer to recent highs, recent lows, or somewhere in the middle.
What a rising line usually suggests
A rising trend often means fuel costs are becoming more expensive over time. This can affect commuters, road trips, fleet costs, and delivery budgets.
What a falling line usually suggests
A downward trend means average prices are easing. That may lower per-trip costs and make fuel planning easier.
What a sharp weekly change may mean
A large week-to-week increase can point to sudden pressure in the fuel market. In practical terms, it means drivers may notice higher fill-up costs very quickly.
What a flat trend may mean
If prices stay close to the same level for several weeks, the market may be relatively stable. Stable prices make budgeting easier, especially for people who drive often.
Why national averages should be used carefully
A national number is useful for trend reading, but local gas prices can still be higher or lower. State taxes, supply conditions, and regional demand can all affect what you actually pay.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✕Looking at one week alone without checking the wider trend
- ✕Assuming the national average matches your local station price
- ✕Ignoring the difference between a short spike and a long trend
- ✕Comparing prices from different time ranges without noticing the dates
- ✕Treating a weekly change as a permanent direction
- ✕Forgetting that a few cents per gallon can add up over a full month
- ✕Using history alone to predict future prices with certainty
- ✕Reading the chart without checking the table for exact values