The Most Expensive (And Cheapest) Gas In America Right Now

The national average price for a gallon of regular gas remains above the $4.00 mark—$1.10 more than a year ago, but it is trending down. The price now sits at $4.24 a gallon, according to the latest data gathered from AAA. That’s down from $4.46 just a month ago, with the conflict in the Middle East sending crude oil prices skyrocketing. However, the average fails to reflect the significant price variation across states.  

California retains its top spot as the state with the most expensive gas in the nation, with a gallon of gas costing $5.87, down $0.29 from mid-May. That beats out Washington, which sits at $5.61. Hawaii is the state with the third-highest average price at $5.58, both down.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, drivers across the central and southern US are paying more than before, but still the least for regular gas. Indiana now has the cheapest gas on average at $3.41 a gallon, down just $0.02 from a month ago. 

Oklahoma is now number three on the list at $3.64 a gallon, with prices falling by more than $0.30 in "The Sooner State." Texas is now second at  $3.62, with prices down over $0.40 from just a month ago. 

The decrease in the average price for a gallon of regular gas over the last month coincides with a fall in mid-grade and premium prices, too. US consumers are now paying $4.66 and $5.04 for those fuel types, down over $0.30 from a month ago, but still $1 more than the same time last year. 

Diesel customers are paying a whopping $5.31 a gallon on average, up $1.82 from a year ago. These trends offer a stark picture for consumers: Gas prices remain high and continue to rise for many, with many new car buyers turning to hybrids. 

Here’s a closer look at how average gas prices break down by state (as of June 9, 2026):

Lowest Gas Prices By State

1. Indiana — $3.414
2. Texas — $3.623
3. Oklahoma — $3.644
4. South Carolina — $3.694
5. Louisiana — $3.721
6. Tennessee — $3.731
7. Kentucky — $3.743
8. Mississippi — $3.744
9. Alabama — $3.776
10. North Carolina — $3.783

Highest Gas Prices By State

1. California — $5.866
2. Washington — $5.606
3. Hawaii — $5.577
4. Alaska — $5.175
5. Oregon — $5.098
6. Nevada — $5.011
7. Arizona — $4.535
8. Illinois — $4.518
9. Idaho — $4.494
10. New York — $4.437

Gas Price By State (Lowest to Highest)

1. Alabama — $3.776
2. Alaska — $5.175
3. Arizona — $4.535
4. Arkansas — $3.787
5. California — $5.866
6. Colorado — $4.171
7. Connecticut — $4.343
8. Delaware — $3.938
9. Florida — $3.915
10. Georgia — $3.821
11. Hawaii — $5.577
12. Idaho — $4.494
13. Illinois — $4.518
14. Indiana — $3.414
15. Iowa — $3.795
16. Kansas — $3.790
17. Kentucky — $3.743
18. Louisiana — $3.721
19. Maine — $4.247
20. Maryland — $3.968
21. Massachusetts — $4.276
22. Michigan — $4.222
23. Minnesota — $3.955
24. Mississippi — $3.744
25. Missouri — $3.833
26. Montana — $4.327
27. Nebraska — $3.967
28. Nevada — $5.011
29. New Hampshire — $4.253
30. New Jersey — $4.222
31. New Mexico — $4.030
32. New York — $4.437
33. North Carolina — $3.783
34. North Dakota — $3.895
35. Ohio — $4.117
36. Oklahoma — $3.644
37. Oregon — $5.098
38. Pennsylvania — $4.316
39. Rhode Island — $4.167
40. South Carolina — $3.694
41. South Dakota — $4.029
42. Tennessee — $3.731
43. Texas — $3.623
44. Utah — $4.437
45. Vermont — $4.372
46. Virginia — $3.938
47. Washington — $5.606
48. West Virginia — $4.128
49. Wisconsin — $3.937
50. Wyoming — $4.303

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