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U.S. gas prices in January 2026
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $2.809 per gallon in January 2026, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 8.6 cents lower than in December 2025. Compared with January 2025, prices were 26.7 cents lower.
Diesel averaged $3.523 per gallon, 9.2 cents lower than in December 2025.
Weekly regular price in January 2026
The lowest weekly average was $2.779 (week of Jan 12, 2026) and the highest $2.853 (week of Jan 26, 2026).
National averages: January 2026
| Fuel | January 2026 | December 2025 | January 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $2.809 | $2.894 | $3.076 |
| Diesel | $3.523 | $3.615 | $3.634 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Colorado had the cheapest regular gas in January 2026 at $2.324 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $4.007 – a gap of $1.68 per gallon, or about $25.25 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in Ohio (up 3.2 cents), while Washington changed down 21.9 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $2.324 | +$0.024 | −$0.517 |
| Texas | $2.373 | −$0.074 | −$0.270 |
| Minnesota | $2.673 | −$0.129 | −$0.287 |
| Ohio | $2.695 | +$0.032 | −$0.302 |
| Florida | $2.710 | −$0.091 | −$0.369 |
| Massachusetts | $2.823 | −$0.096 | −$0.159 |
| New York | $2.879 | −$0.107 | −$0.200 |
| Washington | $3.674 | −$0.219 | −$0.106 |
| California | $4.007 | −$0.175 | −$0.180 |
See each state's history: Colorado · Texas · Minnesota · Ohio · Florida · Massachusetts · New York · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $2.400 | −$0.074 | −$0.277 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $2.464 | −$0.116 | −$0.439 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $2.633 | −$0.040 | −$0.310 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $2.678 | −$0.063 | −$0.283 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $2.771 | −$0.082 | −$0.263 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $2.811 | −$0.108 | −$0.180 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $2.903 | −$0.105 | −$0.260 |
| West Coast excluding California | $3.308 | −$0.209 | −$0.152 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $3.680 | −$0.188 | −$0.159 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in January 2026 ($2.312) and Los Angeles the most expensive ($4.007).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $2.312 | −$0.071 | −$0.292 |
| Denver | $2.354 | +$0.096 | −$0.475 |
| New York City | $2.749 | −$0.133 | −$0.246 |
| Miami | $2.753 | −$0.105 | −$0.346 |
| Cleveland | $2.761 | +$0.042 | −$0.281 |
| Boston | $2.827 | −$0.087 | −$0.178 |
| Chicago | $2.937 | −$0.136 | −$0.396 |
| Seattle | $3.951 | −$0.235 | −$0.084 |
| San Francisco | $4.006 | −$0.137 | −$0.215 |
| Los Angeles | $4.007 | −$0.183 | −$0.156 |
Oil prices and gas prices
Brent crude averaged $64.22 per barrel in January 2026, 3.9% higher than in December 2025. 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 January 2026?
Regular gasoline averaged $2.809 per gallon in the United States in January 2026, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in January 2026?
Diesel averaged $3.523 per gallon nationally in January 2026.
Which state had the cheapest gas in January 2026?
Colorado had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $2.324 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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