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U.S. gas prices in April 2026
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $4.103 per gallon in April 2026, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 46.5 cents higher than in March 2026. Compared with April 2025, prices were 93.1 cents higher.
Diesel averaged $5.501 per gallon, 58.1 cents higher than in March 2026.
Weekly regular price in April 2026
The lowest weekly average was $4.044 (week of Apr 20, 2026) and the highest $4.123 (week of Apr 27, 2026).
National averages: April 2026
| Fuel | April 2026 | March 2026 | April 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $4.103 | $3.638 | $3.171 |
| Diesel | $5.501 | $4.921 | $3.567 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Minnesota had the cheapest regular gas in April 2026 at $3.674 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $5.733 – a gap of $2.06 per gallon, or about $30.89 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in New York (up 56.1 cents), while Colorado changed up 24.4 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $3.674 | +$0.378 | +$0.588 |
| Texas | $3.692 | +$0.421 | +$0.964 |
| Ohio | $3.778 | +$0.339 | +$0.736 |
| Colorado | $3.780 | +$0.244 | +$0.768 |
| Massachusetts | $3.922 | +$0.492 | +$1.016 |
| Florida | $3.969 | +$0.415 | +$0.969 |
| New York | $4.043 | +$0.561 | +$1.010 |
| Washington | $5.243 | +$0.469 | +$1.078 |
| California | $5.733 | +$0.471 | +$1.084 |
See each state's history: Minnesota · Texas · Ohio · Colorado · Massachusetts · Florida · New York · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.705 | +$0.433 | +$0.966 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.833 | +$0.461 | +$0.804 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.859 | +$0.409 | +$0.902 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.935 | +$0.451 | +$0.803 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.950 | +$0.466 | +$0.934 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $3.979 | +$0.522 | +$1.039 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.084 | +$0.534 | +$0.945 |
| West Coast excluding California | $4.951 | +$0.511 | +$1.140 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.376 | +$0.490 | +$1.127 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in April 2026 ($3.689) and San Francisco the most expensive ($5.781).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $3.689 | +$0.465 | +$1.011 |
| Denver | $3.764 | +$0.203 | +$0.762 |
| Cleveland | $3.840 | +$0.382 | +$0.747 |
| Boston | $3.950 | +$0.489 | +$1.048 |
| New York City | $4.009 | +$0.527 | +$1.047 |
| Miami | $4.017 | +$0.424 | +$1.014 |
| Chicago | $4.275 | +$0.550 | +$0.831 |
| Seattle | $5.455 | +$0.510 | +$1.073 |
| Los Angeles | $5.740 | +$0.469 | +$1.160 |
| San Francisco | $5.781 | +$0.420 | +$0.973 |
Oil prices and gas prices
Brent crude averaged $102.89 per barrel in April 2026, 3.6% higher than in March 2026. Crude oil is the biggest single part of the pump price, but taxes, refining margins, seasonal fuel blends and local supply also matter. See the live oil price page.
FAQ
What was the average price of gas in April 2026?
Regular gasoline averaged $4.103 per gallon in the United States in April 2026, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in April 2026?
Diesel averaged $5.501 per gallon nationally in April 2026.
Which state had the cheapest gas in April 2026?
Minnesota had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $3.674 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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