Gas Prices Soar Heading Into the Easter Holiday Weekend

Gas prices have soared as the conflict in the Middle East has put pressure on the supply of oil to the U.S. This has resulted in high gas prices leading into the Easter holiday weekend, a time when many families are planning to travel. Americans now face a national average gas price of $4.081 per gallon, according to AAA.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the average gas prices in the U.S. on Thursday, based on fuel types:

• Regular — $4.081 per gallon.
• Mid-Grade — $4.594 per gallon.
• Premium — $4.960 per gallon.
• Diesel — $5.507 per gallon.
• E85 — $3.219 per gallon.

If there’s one positive note from this data, it’s that gas prices haven’t climbed as high as they have in the past. The highest recorded national average gas price in the U.S. was $5.016 for regular unleaded, which happened on June 14, 2022.

Which States Have the Cheapest and Most Expensive Gas?

Gas prices vary greatly depending on the states that consumers live in. For example, most of the states on the West Coast have prices that are well above $4 per gallon, with some gas prices reaching above $5 per gallon. California tops this with its average gas price of $5.891 per gallon for regular unleaded.

On the flip side of that, consumers in the Midwest will pay significantly less for gas. Many of these states have gas prices that are well below $4 per gallon. Residents of Oklahoma are the clear winners today, with an average gas price of $3.272 per gallon for regular unleaded.

Where Will Gas Prices Go Next?

The Trump administration has warned that the war in Iran will still take weeks to complete, and gas prices are expected to increase during that time. Adding to that, Americans are gearing up for spring and summer travel. This usually causes gas prices to increase, which could even see current prices rise above the previous record.