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U.S. gas prices in July 2026
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $3.932 per gallon in July 2026, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 11.7 cents lower than in June 2026. Compared with July 2025, prices were 80.8 cents higher.
Diesel averaged $4.955 per gallon, 6.9 cents lower than in June 2026.
Weekly regular price in July 2026
The lowest weekly average was $3.777 (week of Jul 6, 2026) and the highest $4.096 (week of Jul 27, 2026).
National averages: July 2026
| Fuel | July 2026 | June 2026 | July 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $3.932 | $4.050 | $3.125 |
| Diesel | $4.955 | $5.024 | $3.779 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Texas had the cheapest regular gas in July 2026 at $3.462 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $5.305 – a gap of $1.84 per gallon, or about $27.64 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in Florida (up 7.9 cents), while Washington changed down 38.5 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $3.462 | −$0.007 | +$0.743 |
| Ohio | $3.768 | −$0.238 | +$0.796 |
| Colorado | $3.784 | −$0.088 | +$0.831 |
| Florida | $3.805 | +$0.079 | +$0.836 |
| Minnesota | $3.805 | −$0.036 | +$0.841 |
| Massachusetts | $3.918 | −$0.161 | +$0.914 |
| New York | $4.033 | −$0.148 | +$0.955 |
| Washington | $4.914 | −$0.385 | +$0.654 |
| California | $5.305 | −$0.243 | +$1.030 |
See each state's history: Texas · Ohio · Colorado · Florida · Minnesota · Massachusetts · New York · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.511 | −$0.034 | +$0.784 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.714 | −$0.144 | +$0.710 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.716 | −$0.006 | +$0.800 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.847 | −$0.065 | +$0.844 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.881 | −$0.157 | +$0.751 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $3.934 | −$0.168 | +$0.913 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.018 | −$0.121 | +$0.881 |
| West Coast excluding California | $4.505 | −$0.311 | +$0.735 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $4.941 | −$0.272 | +$0.908 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in July 2026 ($3.462) and San Francisco the most expensive ($5.387).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $3.462 | −$0.088 | +$0.777 |
| Denver | $3.763 | −$0.051 | +$0.798 |
| Cleveland | $3.825 | −$0.337 | +$0.827 |
| Miami | $3.830 | −$0.009 | +$0.842 |
| Boston | $3.941 | −$0.191 | +$0.930 |
| New York City | $3.947 | −$0.117 | +$0.928 |
| Chicago | $4.009 | −$0.278 | +$0.491 |
| Seattle | $5.187 | −$0.375 | +$0.746 |
| Los Angeles | $5.250 | −$0.210 | +$1.026 |
| San Francisco | $5.387 | −$0.273 | +$1.035 |
Oil prices and gas prices
Brent crude averaged $83.59 per barrel in July 2026, 1.2% lower than in June 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 July 2026?
Regular gasoline averaged $3.932 per gallon in the United States in July 2026, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in July 2026?
Diesel averaged $4.955 per gallon nationally in July 2026.
Which state had the cheapest gas in July 2026?
Texas had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $3.462 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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