GasBuddy® data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is up 3.1 cents from a month ago and is 6.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 1.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.684 per gallon.
“Most of the nation’s 50 states saw gas prices rise over the last week, while some Great Lakes states saw significant relief thanks to the restart of BP’s Whiting, Indiana, refinery after severe weather caused a temporary outage,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “GasBuddy counts 17 states with average prices below $3 per gallon— fewer than we’ve seen in recent months. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois led the declines, while just a few additional states saw price drops.
Meanwhile, the West Coast may see continued increases ahead in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Nevada due to seasonal refinery maintenance and the shutdown of a refinery in Southern California, which will keep supply tight. However, with the transition back to winter gasoline just a week away for most areas, those increases may be short-lived, with potential relief arriving toward the end of the month. Additionally, OPEC+ announced an increase in oil production starting in October, which could help keep oil prices lower for longer.”
GAS PRICE TRENDS
The most common U.S. gas price encountered by motorists stood at $2.99 per gallon, unchanged from last week, followed by $2.89, $3.09, $3.19, and $2.79, rounding out the top five most common prices.
The median U.S. gas price is $2.99 per gallon, unchanged from last week and about 17 cents lower than the national average.
The top 10% of stations in the country average $4.42 per gallon, while the bottom 10% average $2.60 per gallon.
The states with the lowest average prices: Mississippi ($2.69), Oklahoma ($2.69), and Texas ($2.72).
The states with the highest average prices: California ($4.57), Hawaii ($4.41), and Washington ($4.39).
Biggest weekly changes: Ohio (-14.3¢), Michigan (-12.7¢), New Jersey (+12.6¢), New York (+10.7¢), Connecticut (+9.5¢)
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