ECONOMY STUDIOUS Gas Prices
Regular gasoline, $ per gallon
In plain English
A gallon of regular gasoline cost $4.00 on average in the week of November 9, 2026, down $0.16 from the week before and up from $3.06 a year earlier.
The highest weekly average since 2000 was $5.01 in the week of June 13, 2022.
Prices differ a lot by state, mostly because of state taxes, local supply and the blend of fuel required.
Latest figures
| Week of | Price |
|---|---|
| November 9, 2026 | $4.00 |
| November 2, 2026 | $4.15 |
| October 26, 2026 | $4.27 |
| October 19, 2026 | $4.28 |
| October 12, 2026 | $4.33 |
| October 5, 2026 | $4.35 |
| September 28, 2026 | $4.46 |
| September 21, 2026 | $4.48 |
| September 14, 2026 | $4.32 |
| September 7, 2026 | $4.16 |
| August 31, 2026 | $4.07 |
| August 24, 2026 | $4.08 |
Questions
What is the average gas price in the US?
$4.00 a gallon for regular in the week of November 9, 2026, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
How often is this updated?
Every week. The EIA surveys gas stations on Mondays, and this page updates itself when the figures come out.
Why do gas prices go up and down?
Mostly because of the price of crude oil, plus refining costs, taxes and seasonal demand.
Sources
- US Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update
- EIA US regular gasoline price (FRED GASREGW)
Figures come straight from the official data and are checked before publishing. Educational content only, not financial advice.