Mapped: Gas Prices by U.S. State in 2026

Key Takeaways

• The average price of gas in the U.S. is $4.48 per gallon as of September 2026, up more than a dollar from the previous year.
• California has the highest average gas price in the country at $6.24 per gallon, while Texas and Indiana tie for the lowest at $3.96.
• Filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $34 more in California than in the two cheapest states.

Where you fill up can make a significant difference in what you pay at the pump.

This map shows average regular gasoline prices across the U.S. using September 2026 data from AAA Fuel Tracker. Prices are per gallon and rounded to the nearest cent.

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