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Gas Prices by State

Name: Gas Prices by State
Creator: BoringToolsKit
Published: 2026-08-26

Average regular gasoline price for every state, with the fuel trip cost calculator to budget any drive.

Direct answer

Quick answer

Current gas prices by state for every U.S. state (and county where noted), compiled from the cited sources with dates, paired with the calculator on this page to turn the rates into a real budget.

Reviewed by BoringToolsKit · August 26, 2026 · AAA, State Gas Price Averages (retrieved 2026-08-26).

Why it varies

The big picture

Gas prices differ by state because of state fuel taxes, refinery capacity, and distribution costs — California and Hawaii routinely pay the most while Texas and the Gulf Coast pay the least. The averages below are AAA state-wide regular-grade averages. Use the fuel trip cost calculator to turn distance, mileage, and price into a trip budget.

Put the numbers to work

All states

Gas Prices by State

State	Avg regular price
Alabama	$3.73
Alaska	$4.83
Arizona	$4.54
Arkansas	$3.77
California	$5.62
Colorado	$4.41
Connecticut	$4.14
Delaware	$3.97
District of Columbia	$4.22
Florida	$3.84
Georgia	$3.81
Hawaii	$5.41
Idaho	$4.55
Illinois	$4.37
Indiana	$3.49
Iowa	$4.05
Kansas	$3.85
Kentucky	$3.66
Louisiana	$3.69
Maine	$4.12
Maryland	$4.01
Massachusetts	$4.08
Michigan	$4.23
Minnesota	$4.12
Mississippi	$3.66
Missouri	$3.87
Montana	$4.41
Nebraska	$4.03
Nevada	$4.82
New Hampshire	$4.04
New Jersey	$4.05
New Mexico	$4.06
New York	$4.17
North Carolina	$3.75
North Dakota	$4.01
Ohio	$3.99
Oklahoma	$3.84
Oregon	$4.77
Pennsylvania	$4.19
Rhode Island	$4.06
South Carolina	$3.64
South Dakota	$4.07
Tennessee	$3.66
Texas	$3.62
Utah	$4.40
Vermont	$4.17
Virginia	$3.92
Washington	$5.27
West Virginia	$3.96
Wisconsin	$3.92
Wyoming	$4.41

AAA, State Gas Price Averages (retrieved 2026-08-26).

A worked example: costing a road trip across two states

Start with a concrete trip. Say you drive 300 miles on a route that crosses one state line and you fill up once, mid-route. Divide distance by your vehicle's real-world mileage — the figure from your own fill-up log, not the window sticker — to get gallons needed. At 30 mpg, 300 miles takes about 10 gallons. Multiply those gallons by the average price for the state where you will actually buy, and you have a baseline fuel cost. If that average were $3.50, the trip costs roughly $35 in fuel; treat that figure as an illustration of the method, not a current quote. The assumptions baked in are regular-grade fuel, a mid-trip fill at average prices, and mileage consistent with your own driving.

The same math works for decisions that repeat. If you are weighing a move or a job with a commute that crosses a border, estimate your yearly gallons first — weekly round-trip miles times 52, divided by your mpg — then apply each state's average. Every 10-cent difference in price changes your annual cost by about 10 cents per gallon burned: 500 gallons a year means roughly $50 per dime of gap. For fill-up timing near a border, use the average as a starting baseline, but remember it describes the whole state. A specific station a mile past the line can sit well above or below its state's average, so for a close call, check that station's posted price before changing your route.

Common mistakes and edge cases

Three mistakes account for most bad conclusions drawn from state averages. First, grade mismatch: the figures here track regular gasoline, so do not compare them to premium prices at your local station and conclude a state is expensive. Second, treating the state average as your local price: within any state, urban cores, remote rural areas, and areas with different local taxes can diverge from the statewide figure, sometimes by a lot. Third, ignoring time: these are snapshot averages, and pump prices move week to week and seasonally with demand and fuel-blend changes. A number that looks high in one month may simply reflect timing, not a lasting gap. Read each average as a typical recent level, not a guarantee of what you will pay tomorrow.

Edge cases deserve their own caution. State averages fold in state fuel taxes, so a wide gap between two states often reflects tax policy as much as market conditions — useful context, but not a station's markup. Diesel drivers should not read these regular-gasoline figures as applying to their fuel. Mountain driving, heavy loads, rooftop cargo, and high highway speeds can cut real mileage well below your normal figure, which quietly inflates trip costs. Quick crossings barely matter: driving 40 miles through a state with pricey fuel adds only a few dollars total, so save your detour planning for long stretches. Finally, warehouse clubs and membership stations often price below the averages, and rental-car refueling rules can override any of this math entirely.