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U.S. gas prices in October 2025
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $3.060 per gallon in October 2025, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 10.6 cents lower than in September 2025. Compared with October 2024, prices were 7.7 cents lower.
Diesel averaged $3.679 per gallon, 7.0 cents lower than in September 2025.
Weekly regular price in October 2025
The lowest weekly average was $3.019 (week of Oct 20, 2025) and the highest $3.124 (week of Oct 6, 2025).
National averages: October 2025
| Fuel | October 2025 | September 2025 | October 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $3.060 | $3.166 | $3.137 |
| Diesel | $3.679 | $3.748 | $3.585 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Texas had the cheapest regular gas in October 2025 at $2.596 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $4.423 – a gap of $1.83 per gallon, or about $27.41 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in California (down 1.7 cents), while Colorado changed down 27.3 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.596 | −$0.116 | −$0.068 |
| Colorado | $2.793 | −$0.273 | −$0.381 |
| Minnesota | $2.880 | −$0.134 | −$0.184 |
| Florida | $2.883 | −$0.094 | −$0.161 |
| Ohio | $2.910 | −$0.066 | −$0.073 |
| Massachusetts | $2.933 | −$0.127 | −$0.094 |
| New York | $3.037 | −$0.092 | −$0.089 |
| Washington | $4.331 | −$0.101 | +$0.431 |
| California | $4.423 | −$0.017 | +$0.031 |
See each state's history: Texas · Colorado · Minnesota · Florida · Ohio · Massachusetts · New York · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $2.620 | −$0.113 | −$0.087 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $2.835 | −$0.072 | −$0.109 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $2.856 | −$0.156 | −$0.161 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $2.937 | −$0.084 | −$0.101 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $2.968 | −$0.109 | −$0.067 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.021 | −$0.158 | −$0.216 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $3.086 | −$0.093 | −$0.100 |
| West Coast excluding California | $3.909 | −$0.083 | +$0.282 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $4.178 | −$0.047 | +$0.158 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in October 2025 ($2.532) and Seattle the most expensive ($4.519).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $2.532 | −$0.132 | −$0.133 |
| Denver | $2.742 | −$0.318 | −$0.331 |
| Cleveland | $2.909 | −$0.145 | −$0.119 |
| Miami | $2.915 | −$0.097 | −$0.156 |
| Boston | $2.959 | −$0.124 | −$0.091 |
| New York City | $2.959 | −$0.114 | −$0.020 |
| Chicago | $3.296 | −$0.249 | −$0.201 |
| Los Angeles | $4.418 | −$0.027 | +$0.141 |
| San Francisco | $4.458 | +$0.038 | −$0.148 |
| Seattle | $4.519 | −$0.053 | +$0.360 |
Oil prices and gas prices
Brent crude averaged $64.11 per barrel in October 2025, 5.7% lower than in September 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 October 2025?
Regular gasoline averaged $3.060 per gallon in the United States in October 2025, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in October 2025?
Diesel averaged $3.679 per gallon nationally in October 2025.
Which state had the cheapest gas in October 2025?
Texas had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $2.596 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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