Gas Prices: US Regular Gasoline Weekly History 1990–2026
The US average retail price of regular gasoline was $4.284 per gallon in the week of Oct 19, 2026, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 41.9% higher than a year earlier. Since January 2018 ($2.555), it is up 67.7%. In our data, which starts the week of Aug 20, 1990, the highest price was $5.006 (week of Jun 13, 2022) and the lowest was $0.907 (week of Feb 22, 1999).
Gas Prices since Jan 2000
Regular gasoline (EIA). Weekly values. Weight in the Real Inflation index: 7.0%.
Last 24 months
| Month | Monthly average | vs year before |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $4.323 | +41.3% |
| Sep 2026 | $4.355 | +37.6% |
| Aug 2026 | $4.058 | +29.5% |
| Jul 2026 | $3.932 | +25.8% |
| Jun 2026 | $4.050 | +28.6% |
| May 2026 | $4.479 | +42.2% |
| Apr 2026 | $4.103 | +29.4% |
| Mar 2026 | $3.638 | +17.5% |
| Feb 2026 | $2.907 | -6.8% |
| Jan 2026 | $2.808 | -8.7% |
| Dec 2025 | $2.894 | -4.1% |
| Nov 2025 | $3.050 | -0.1% |
| Oct 2025 | $3.060 | -2.5% |
| Sep 2025 | $3.166 | -1.5% |
| Aug 2025 | $3.132 | -7.6% |
| Jul 2025 | $3.125 | -10.3% |
| Jun 2025 | $3.150 | -8.8% |
| May 2025 | $3.150 | -12.6% |
| Apr 2025 | $3.171 | -12.2% |
| Mar 2025 | $3.096 | -9.6% |
| Feb 2025 | $3.121 | -2.8% |
| Jan 2025 | $3.075 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2024 | $3.018 | -3.7% |
| Nov 2024 | $3.053 | -8.0% |
Yearly averages since 2000
| Year | Average | Lowest monthly avg | Highest monthly avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (10 months) | $3.865 | $2.808 | $4.479 |
| 2025 | $3.099 | $2.894 | $3.171 |
| 2024 | $3.306 | $3.018 | $3.611 |
| 2023 | $3.518 | $3.134 | $3.840 |
| 2022 | $3.957 | $3.210 | $4.929 |
| 2021 | $3.001 | $2.334 | $3.395 |
| 2020 | $2.169 | $1.841 | $2.548 |
| 2019 | $2.598 | $2.248 | $2.859 |
| 2018 | $2.723 | $2.366 | $2.901 |
| 2017 | $2.417 | $2.300 | $2.645 |
| 2016 | $2.146 | $1.764 | $2.365 |
| 2015 | $2.422 | $2.037 | $2.802 |
| 2014 | $3.363 | $2.543 | $3.692 |
| 2013 | $3.506 | $3.243 | $3.711 |
| 2012 | $3.625 | $3.310 | $3.900 |
| 2011 | $3.521 | $3.095 | $3.906 |
| 2010 | $2.780 | $2.644 | $2.993 |
| 2009 | $2.343 | $1.788 | $2.651 |
| 2008 | $3.252 | $1.687 | $4.062 |
| 2007 | $2.799 | $2.240 | $3.146 |
| 2006 | $2.569 | $2.229 | $2.981 |
| 2005 | $2.268 | $1.831 | $2.903 |
| 2004 | $1.849 | $1.572 | $2.000 |
| 2003 | $1.559 | $1.458 | $1.693 |
| 2002 | $1.340 | $1.107 | $1.445 |
| 2001 | $1.426 | $1.086 | $1.702 |
| 2000 | $1.485 | $1.289 | $1.633 |
Source
EIA weekly series
EIA history file (XLS)
FRED GASREGW (cross-check)
Download the full history (CSV, item_id
gas)Notes and caveats
- EIA publishes a national average every week (dated Mondays). Monthly figures on this page are averages of the weeks in each month.
FAQ
How much is a gallon of gas now?
The US average retail price of regular gasoline was $4.284 per gallon in the week of Oct 19, 2026 (+41.9% vs a year earlier). Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weekly retail prices.
How much was a gallon of gas in 2018?
In January 2018 the US average retail price of regular gasoline was $2.555 per gallon (average of that month's weekly prices). Since then it has changed +67.7%.
When was a gallon of gas most expensive?
In our data (starting the week of Aug 20, 1990), the highest price was $5.006 (week of Jun 13, 2022). The lowest was $0.907 (week of Feb 22, 1999).
How often is this page updated?
EIA publishes weekly, and we refresh the page every week.