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U.S. gas prices in October 2026
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $4.310 per gallon in October 2026, based on 4 weekly EIA readings. That is 4.5 cents lower than in September 2026. Compared with October 2025, prices were $1.25 higher.
Diesel averaged $6.252 per gallon, 3.9 cents lower than in September 2026.
Weekly regular price in October 2026
The lowest weekly average was $4.269 (week of Oct 26, 2026) and the highest $4.354 (week of Oct 5, 2026).
National averages: October 2026
| Fuel | October 2026 | September 2026 | October 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $4.310 | $4.355 | $3.060 |
| Diesel | $6.252 | $6.291 | $3.679 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Texas had the cheapest regular gas in October 2026 at $3.747 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $6.063 – a gap of $2.32 per gallon, or about $34.73 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in California (up 13.8 cents), while Ohio changed down 16.1 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $3.747 | −$0.051 | +$1.151 |
| Florida | $3.988 | −$0.128 | +$1.104 |
| Ohio | $4.032 | −$0.161 | +$1.122 |
| Minnesota | $4.178 | −$0.062 | +$1.298 |
| Massachusetts | $4.227 | −$0.043 | +$1.294 |
| Colorado | $4.232 | +$0.040 | +$1.439 |
| New York | $4.324 | −$0.033 | +$1.287 |
| Washington | $5.334 | −$0.155 | +$1.003 |
| California | $6.063 | +$0.138 | +$1.639 |
See each state's history: Texas · Florida · Ohio · Minnesota · Massachusetts · Colorado · New York · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $3.812 | −$0.046 | +$1.193 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.895 | −$0.170 | +$1.060 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $4.088 | −$0.112 | +$1.151 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $4.167 | +$0.002 | +$1.311 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $4.271 | −$0.038 | +$1.303 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $4.318 | −$0.051 | +$1.232 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $4.446 | +$0.009 | +$1.425 |
| West Coast excluding California | $5.016 | −$0.050 | +$1.107 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $5.585 | +$0.047 | +$1.407 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in October 2026 ($3.747) and San Francisco the most expensive ($6.079).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $3.747 | −$0.013 | +$1.216 |
| Cleveland | $4.029 | −$0.209 | +$1.120 |
| Miami | $4.076 | −$0.069 | +$1.160 |
| Denver | $4.196 | +$0.034 | +$1.454 |
| Boston | $4.266 | −$0.027 | +$1.307 |
| New York City | $4.270 | −$0.075 | +$1.311 |
| Chicago | $4.733 | +$0.138 | +$1.436 |
| Seattle | $5.553 | −$0.103 | +$1.034 |
| Los Angeles | $6.049 | +$0.140 | +$1.631 |
| San Francisco | $6.079 | +$0.074 | +$1.622 |
Oil prices and gas prices
Brent crude averaged $108.20 per barrel in October 2026, 6.0% higher than in September 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 October 2026?
Regular gasoline averaged $4.310 per gallon in the United States in October 2026, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in October 2026?
Diesel averaged $6.252 per gallon nationally in October 2026.
Which state had the cheapest gas in October 2026?
Texas had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $3.747 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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