Paren Inc Highlights Stable U.S. EV Charging Prices Amid Rising Gasoline Costs

According to a recent LinkedIn post from Paren Inc, the company’s data indicates that U.S. gasoline prices have risen sharply since early January while public EV charging prices have been comparatively stable. The post cites an increase in average gas prices from $2.82 to $3.48 per gallon, or about 23%, versus a move in public EV charging from $0.531 to $0.535 per kWh, or roughly 0.7%.

The post highlights that the gasoline market appears more sensitive to oil price volatility, whereas EV charging tariffs show lower short-term variability based on the firm’s aggregated pricing data. For investors, this relative stability may underscore one potential cost-visibility advantage of EV ownership, which could support broader EV adoption trends over time.

Paren Inc’s post also notes a methodology change, explaining that its national average EV charging price now uses non-member public pricing across all networks, including Tesla. Previously, Tesla data reflected member pricing, which may have understated costs for non-members, and the update is presented as improving comparability across charging networks.

The post suggests that this revised methodology could make Paren Inc’s dataset more relevant for commercial users who need a consistent view of nationwide charging economics. The company points out that this pricing dataset is accessible through its live API, which may indicate an ongoing focus on data-as-a-service offerings aimed at fleets, infrastructure operators, and financial stakeholders evaluating EV infrastructure returns.

For investors assessing the EV ecosystem, the combination of rising gasoline prices and stable charging tariffs could have implications for relative total cost of ownership models. If such trends persist, they may support demand for EVs, potentially benefiting charging infrastructure, software, and data providers like Paren Inc that position themselves as key information suppliers in this market.