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U.S. gas prices in October 2024
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $3.137 per gallon in October 2024, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 7.7 cents lower than in September 2024. Compared with October 2023, prices were 47.6 cents lower.
Diesel averaged $3.585 per gallon, 2.7 cents higher than in September 2024.
Weekly regular price in October 2024
The lowest weekly average was $3.097 (week of Oct 28, 2024) and the highest $3.171 (week of Oct 14, 2024).
National averages: October 2024
| Fuel | October 2024 | September 2024 | October 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $3.137 | $3.214 | $3.613 |
| Diesel | $3.585 | $3.558 | $4.507 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Texas had the cheapest regular gas in October 2024 at $2.665 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $4.392 – a gap of $1.73 per gallon, or about $25.91 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in Minnesota (down 2.1 cents), while Colorado changed down 19.4 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.665 | −$0.063 | −$0.401 |
| Ohio | $2.983 | −$0.105 | −$0.239 |
| Massachusetts | $3.027 | −$0.117 | −$0.567 |
| Florida | $3.044 | −$0.067 | −$0.260 |
| Minnesota | $3.064 | −$0.021 | −$0.441 |
| New York | $3.126 | −$0.107 | −$0.554 |
| Colorado | $3.175 | −$0.194 | −$0.425 |
| Washington | $3.900 | −$0.080 | −$0.872 |
| California | $4.392 | −$0.063 | −$1.047 |
See each state's history: Texas · Ohio · Massachusetts · Florida · Minnesota · New York · Colorado · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $2.707 | −$0.054 | −$0.404 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $2.944 | −$0.075 | −$0.280 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.016 | −$0.075 | −$0.355 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $3.035 | −$0.119 | −$0.579 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.038 | −$0.078 | −$0.380 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $3.186 | −$0.071 | −$0.457 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.237 | −$0.164 | −$0.506 |
| West Coast excluding California | $3.627 | −$0.085 | −$0.945 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $4.020 | −$0.079 | −$1.007 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in October 2024 ($2.665) and San Francisco the most expensive ($4.606).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $2.665 | −$0.056 | −$0.387 |
| New York City | $2.979 | −$0.139 | −$0.563 |
| Cleveland | $3.027 | −$0.082 | −$0.223 |
| Boston | $3.050 | −$0.117 | −$0.565 |
| Miami | $3.071 | −$0.087 | −$0.314 |
| Denver | $3.074 | −$0.260 | −$0.458 |
| Chicago | $3.498 | −$0.115 | −$0.164 |
| Seattle | $4.160 | −$0.081 | −$0.764 |
| Los Angeles | $4.278 | −$0.009 | −$1.169 |
| San Francisco | $4.606 | −$0.162 | −$0.799 |
FAQ
What was the average price of gas in October 2024?
Regular gasoline averaged $3.137 per gallon in the United States in October 2024, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in October 2024?
Diesel averaged $3.585 per gallon nationally in October 2024.
Which state had the cheapest gas in October 2024?
Texas had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $2.665 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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