Current Gas Prices by State
Live regular gasoline prices across the U.S. — updated weekly from the Energy Information Administration.As of April 13, 2026
Gas Prices by State
States tracked directly by EIA (weekly). Other states are covered by regional (PADD) averages below.
| State | Regular / Gallon | vs US Avg |
|---|---|---|
| colorado | $3.68 | $-0.44 |
| minnesota | $3.72 | $-0.41 |
| texas | $3.74 | $-0.38 |
| ohio | $3.85 | $-0.27 |
| massachusetts | $3.91 | $-0.21 |
| florida | $3.94 | $-0.18 |
| new york | $4.06 | $-0.07 |
| washington | $5.21 | +$1.09 |
| california | $5.73 | +$1.61 |
Regional Averages (PADD)
Petroleum Administration for Defense Districts — EIA's regional gasoline pricing zones covering states not tracked individually.
All 50 States
Click a state to see its gas price, trend, and regional context.
Why Gas Prices Vary by State
- State taxes. Range from ~$0.14/gal (Alaska) to ~$0.60/gal (California). Big driver of the spread.
- Refining capacity. Gulf Coast states (TX, LA) sit next to refineries. Remote states pay more for transport.
- Fuel blend requirements. California and some Northeast states require unique reformulated gas (RFG), which costs more to produce.
- Carbon programs. California's cap-and-trade adds ~$0.30-$0.40/gallon.
Where the Data Comes From
Energy Information Administration (EIA). The U.S. government's statistical agency for energy data.
Survey of 900+ stations. EIA collects retail prices every Monday morning from a statistically representative sample.
Published Tuesday. Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices report lands each Tuesday at 5pm ET.
Not all states tracked. EIA reports 10 individual states plus regional averages. Smaller states fall under PADD regions.