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Midwest (PADD 2) gas prices this week and price history
The Midwest (PADD 2) covers 15 states from Ohio to the Dakotas and Oklahoma.
Last 3 years: Midwest (PADD 2) vs U.S. average
Regular gasoline, all formulations, retail price including taxes, U.S. dollars per gallon. Hover or tap the chart for weekly values.
All fuel grades this week
| Fuel | This week | Last week | Year ago | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $4.145 | $4.109 | $2.812 | $4.331 |
| Midgrade | $4.605 | $4.562 | $3.292 | $4.957 |
| Premium | $5.259 | $5.230 | $3.802 | $5.366 |
| Diesel | $6.259 | $6.286 | $3.606 | $6.179 |
Price records
- Highest weekly average since 1992: $4.970 (week of Jun 13, 2022).
- Lowest weekly average in the last 3 years: $2.585 (week of Jan 5, 2026).
- 2026 so far: average $3.646, range $2.585 – $4.405.
Average gas price by year in Midwest (PADD 2)
| Year | Average | Low | High | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $3.646 | $2.585 | $4.405 | +$0.702 |
| 2025 | $2.944 | $2.605 | $3.103 | −$0.219 |
| 2024 | $3.163 | $2.768 | $3.476 | −$0.200 |
| 2023 | $3.363 | $2.798 | $3.768 | −$0.446 |
| 2022 | $3.809 | $2.899 | $4.970 | +$0.924 |
| 2021 | $2.885 | $2.151 | $3.257 | +$0.858 |
| 2020 | $2.027 | $1.478 | $2.441 | −$0.459 |
| 2019 | $2.486 | $2.003 | $2.767 | −$0.111 |
| 2018 | $2.596 | $2.005 | $2.881 | +$0.286 |
| 2017 | $2.311 | $2.139 | $2.546 | +$0.255 |
| 2016 | $2.056 | $1.518 | $2.466 | −$0.283 |
| 2015 | $2.339 | $1.846 | $2.794 | −$0.964 |
| 2014 | $3.303 | $2.088 | $3.714 | −$0.165 |
| 2013 | $3.468 | $3.074 | $3.868 | −$0.097 |
| 2012 | $3.566 | $3.144 | $3.905 | +$0.070 |
| 2011 | $3.496 | $3.064 | $4.010 | +$0.753 |
| 2010 | $2.744 | $2.503 | $3.048 | +$0.436 |
| 2009 | $2.308 | $1.733 | $2.703 | −$0.883 |
| 2008 | $3.191 | $1.567 | $4.066 | +$0.406 |
| 2007 | $2.785 | $1.992 | $3.326 | +$0.268 |
| 2006 | $2.517 | $2.129 | $3.054 | +$0.299 |
| 2005 | $2.218 | $1.718 | $3.038 | +$0.416 |
| 2004 | $1.802 | $1.499 | $2.048 | +$0.283 |
| 2003 | $1.519 | $1.406 | $1.722 | +$0.184 |
| 2002 | $1.335 | $1.076 | $1.503 | −$0.082 |
| 2001 | $1.418 | $1.033 | $1.813 | −$0.056 |
| 2000 | $1.474 | $1.242 | $1.874 | +$0.363 |
| 1999 | $1.111 | $0.863 | $1.269 | +$0.096 |
| 1998 | $1.015 | $0.899 | $1.090 | −$0.156 |
| 1997 | $1.170 | $1.051 | $1.239 | −$0.009 |
| 1996 | $1.179 | $1.057 | $1.261 | +$0.104 |
| 1995 | $1.075 | $1.010 | $1.187 | +$0.019 |
| 1994 | $1.056 | $0.939 | $1.179 | +$0.015 |
| 1993 | $1.041 | $0.948 | $1.107 | −$0.050 |
| 1992 | $1.091 | $1.018 | $1.145 | – |
FAQ
What is the average gas price in Midwest (PADD 2) this week?
The latest EIA weekly average for regular gasoline in Midwest (PADD 2) is $4.145 per gallon (week of Oct 12, 2026).
What was the highest gas price in Midwest (PADD 2)?
The highest weekly average since 1992 was $4.970 per gallon in the week of Jun 13, 2022.
Is gas in Midwest (PADD 2) more expensive than the U.S. average?
This week regular gas in Midwest (PADD 2) is 4.3 % below the U.S. average of $4.331.
How much has the gas price in Midwest (PADD 2) changed in a year?
A year ago the average was $2.812; the price has risen by $1.333 per gallon.
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Weekly Retail Gasoline and Diesel Prices. Prices are averages of retail outlets surveyed every Monday, not prices at individual stations.