The Highest and Lowest Gas Prices By State

The national average price for a gallon of regular gas continues to climb. As of today, drivers across the US are paying an average of $3.18 per gallon, according to data gathered from AAA. That said, the average number doesn’t reflect the significant variation seen from state to state.

Californians currently face the steepest prices in the country, with an average of $4.66 per gallon for regular unleaded. Even though this state was above California at one point last week, Washington isn't far behind, where drivers are paying an average of $4.62. Hawaii comes in third at $4.47 per gallon. Oregon is the only other state where the average price of regular gas exceeds $4.00 per gallon.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, drivers in several southern and central states are seeing much lower prices. Oklahoma and Mississippi currently have the lowest average gas prices in the nation, both coming in at under $2.70 per gallon. In Texas, the average stands at $2.74, while Tennessee follows closely behind at $2.77.

Prices for mid-grade and premium gasoline have also seen increases in recent weeks. The national average for mid-grade fuel now sits at $3.66 per gallon, while premium fuel is averaging around $4.02 per gallon.

Despite the recent month-over-month uptick, prices for all three fuel types—regular, mid-grade, and premium—remain lower than they were at this time last year. These trends offer a mixed picture for consumers: while gas prices are rising in the short term, they’re still cheaper than what many Americans paid in 2024.

Here’s a closer look at how average gas prices break down by state (as of September 22, 2025):

Lowest Gas Prices By State

1. Oklahoma — $2.683
2. Mississippi — $2.698
3. Texas — $2.744
4. Louisiana — $2.744
5. Tennessee — $2.777
6. Alabama — $2.784
7. Arkansas — $2.785
8. South Carolina — $2.790
9. North Carolina — $2.855
10. Kentucky — $2.859

Highest Gas Prices By State

1. California — $4.665
2. Washington — $4.616
3. Hawaii — $4.469
4. Oregon — $4.237
5. Nevada — $3.918
6. Alaska — $3.892
7. Arizona — $3.590
8. Idaho — $3.520
9. Illinois — $3.379
10. Utah — $3.356

Gas Price By State (Lowest to Highest)

1. Oklahoma — $2.683
2. Mississippi — $2.698
3. Texas — $2.744
4. Louisiana — $2.744
5. Tennessee — $2.777
6. Alabama — $2.784
7. Arkansas — $2.785
8. South Carolina — $2.790
9. North Carolina — $2.855
10. Kentucky — $2.859
11. Missouri — $2.866
12. Kansas — $2.875
13. Wisconsin — $2.898
14. Georgia — $2.902
15. North Dakota — $2.918
16. Nebraska — $2.932
17. Iowa — $2.936
18. South Dakota — $2.964
19. West Virginia — $2.975
20. New Mexico — $2.975
21. Virginia — $2.989
22. Ohio — $3.023
23. Minnesota — $3.029
24. Indiana — $3.032
25. New Hampshire — $3.065
26. Florida — $3.103
27. Massachusetts — $3.106
28. Rhode Island — $3.119
29. Maine — $3.123
30. Wyoming — $3.124
31. New Jersey — $3.141
32. Michigan — $3.150
33. Delaware — $3.151
34. Colorado — $3.155
35. Maryland — $3.170
36. Connecticut — $3.183
37. Montana — $3.187
38. Vermont — $3.192
39. New York — $3.229
40. Pennsylvania — $3.320
41. Utah — $3.356
42. Illinois — $3.379
43. Idaho — $3.520
44. Arizona — $3.590
45. Alaska — $3.892
46. Nevada — $3.918
47. Oregon — $4.237
48. Hawaii — $4.469
49. Washington — $4.616
50. California — $4.665