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U.S. gas prices in April 2025
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $3.171 per gallon in April 2025, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 7.5 cents higher than in March 2025. Compared with April 2024, prices were 44.0 cents lower.
Diesel averaged $3.567 per gallon, 1.9 cents lower than in March 2025.
Weekly regular price in April 2025
The lowest weekly average was $3.133 (week of Apr 28, 2025) and the highest $3.243 (week of Apr 7, 2025).
National averages: April 2025
| Fuel | April 2025 | March 2025 | April 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $3.171 | $3.096 | $3.611 |
| Diesel | $3.567 | $3.585 | $4.002 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Texas had the cheapest regular gas in April 2025 at $2.728 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $4.650 – a gap of $1.92 per gallon, or about $28.83 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in Washington (up 19.8 cents), while Massachusetts changed down 1.5 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.728 | +$0.071 | −$0.464 |
| Massachusetts | $2.906 | −$0.015 | −$0.520 |
| Florida | $3.000 | +$0.002 | −$0.466 |
| Colorado | $3.012 | +$0.122 | −$0.030 |
| New York | $3.033 | +$0.011 | −$0.460 |
| Ohio | $3.042 | +$0.122 | −$0.432 |
| Minnesota | $3.086 | +$0.084 | −$0.221 |
| Washington | $4.165 | +$0.198 | −$0.343 |
| California | $4.650 | +$0.160 | −$0.495 |
See each state's history: Texas · Massachusetts · Florida · Colorado · New York · Ohio · Minnesota · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $2.740 | +$0.056 | −$0.447 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $2.940 | −$0.008 | −$0.511 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $2.957 | +$0.063 | −$0.436 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.016 | +$0.051 | −$0.445 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.029 | +$0.075 | −$0.413 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.132 | +$0.117 | −$0.276 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $3.139 | +$0.055 | −$0.431 |
| West Coast excluding California | $3.811 | +$0.122 | −$0.522 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $4.250 | +$0.142 | −$0.507 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in April 2025 ($2.678) and San Francisco the most expensive ($4.808).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $2.678 | +$0.042 | −$0.471 |
| Boston | $2.903 | −$0.031 | −$0.532 |
| New York City | $2.962 | +$0.039 | −$0.461 |
| Denver | $3.002 | +$0.123 | +$0.006 |
| Miami | $3.003 | −$0.002 | −$0.506 |
| Cleveland | $3.093 | +$0.107 | −$0.395 |
| Chicago | $3.445 | +$0.060 | −$0.581 |
| Seattle | $4.382 | +$0.183 | −$0.298 |
| Los Angeles | $4.580 | +$0.154 | −$0.485 |
| San Francisco | $4.808 | +$0.183 | −$0.510 |
FAQ
What was the average price of gas in April 2025?
Regular gasoline averaged $3.171 per gallon in the United States in April 2025, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in April 2025?
Diesel averaged $3.567 per gallon nationally in April 2025.
Which state had the cheapest gas in April 2025?
Texas had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $2.728 per gallon.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), weekly retail gasoline and diesel prices (public domain). Monthly figure = average of the weekly Monday readings in the month. Calculations by FuelPriceAtlas.
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