California continues to lead the nation with the highest average price for regular unleaded gasoline at about $5.93 per gallon, nearly double the cost in parts of the Midwest and South.
Oklahoma, Kansas, and North Dakota rank among the states with the lowest regular gasoline prices, averaging about $3.27 to $3.45 per gallon as of April 8.
Top 10 Highest Average Gas Prices for Regular
- California, $5.93
- Hawaii, $5.60
- Washington, $5.39
- Nevada, $5.01
- Oregon, $4.99
- Arizona, $4.74
- Alaska, $4.62
- Illinois, $4.29
- District of Columbia, $4.28
- Idaho, $4.25
Top 10 Lowest Average Gas Prices for Regular
- Oklahoma, $3.27
- Kansas, $3.37
- North Dakota, $3.45
- Iowa, $3.48
- Nebraska, $3.48
- Minnesota, $3.57
- Missouri, $3.56
- South Dakota, $3.56
- Arkansas, $3.61
- Georgia, $3.72
GasBuddy data highlights weekly and monthly price trends. Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, said on April 6 that continued volatility in global oil markets could push averages higher in the coming days.
“Gasoline prices are poised for another jolt this week, with many inland states — including the Plains, Great Lakes, and parts of the Rockies — likely to see sharp increases as last week’s surge in wholesale costs has yet to be fully passed through to consumers,” De Haan said.
“In addition, some price-cycling markets could also see another round of increases. As a result, the national average could rise by double digits, potentially reaching the $4.20 to $4.35 per gallon range in the days ahead,” he warned, adding that diesel prices “sit just 25 cents away from setting a new all-time record.”
According to De Haan, the trajectory of fuel prices remains highly uncertain and depends largely on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. “Until that occurs, the risk of further increases remains firmly in place,” he said.