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U.S. gas prices in September 2024
Regular gasoline in the United States averaged $3.214 per gallon in September 2024, based on 5 weekly EIA readings. That is 17.5 cents lower than in August 2024. Compared with September 2023, prices were 62.2 cents lower.
Diesel averaged $3.558 per gallon, 14.2 cents lower than in August 2024.
Weekly regular price in September 2024
The lowest weekly average was $3.179 (week of Sep 30, 2024) and the highest $3.289 (week of Sep 2, 2024).
National averages: September 2024
| Fuel | September 2024 | August 2024 | September 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gasoline | $3.214 | $3.389 | $3.836 |
| Diesel | $3.558 | $3.700 | $4.563 |
Cheapest and most expensive states
Among the states EIA tracks individually, Texas had the cheapest regular gas in September 2024 at $2.727 per gallon, while California was the most expensive at $4.455 – a gap of $1.73 per gallon, or about $25.91 on a 15-gallon fill-up. The biggest monthly move was in California (up 12.3 cents), while Ohio changed down 28.3 cents.
| State | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.727 | −$0.228 | −$0.618 |
| Minnesota | $3.085 | −$0.200 | −$0.757 |
| Ohio | $3.089 | −$0.283 | −$0.476 |
| Florida | $3.111 | −$0.170 | −$0.481 |
| Massachusetts | $3.144 | −$0.233 | −$0.573 |
| New York | $3.233 | −$0.191 | −$0.576 |
| Colorado | $3.369 | +$0.055 | −$0.515 |
| Washington | $3.979 | −$0.068 | −$0.981 |
| California | $4.455 | +$0.123 | −$0.957 |
See each state's history: Texas · Minnesota · Ohio · Florida · Massachusetts · New York · Colorado · Washington · California.
Regions (PADD)
| Region | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast (PADD 3) | $2.760 | −$0.215 | −$0.618 |
| Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) | $3.019 | −$0.195 | −$0.483 |
| Midwest (PADD 2) | $3.091 | −$0.247 | −$0.574 |
| East Coast (PADD 1) | $3.116 | −$0.198 | −$0.519 |
| New England (PADD 1A) | $3.153 | −$0.220 | −$0.605 |
| Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) | $3.258 | −$0.194 | −$0.539 |
| Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) | $3.401 | −$0.018 | −$0.618 |
| West Coast excluding California | $3.712 | −$0.062 | −$0.991 |
| West Coast (PADD 5) | $4.099 | +$0.034 | −$0.977 |
Major cities
Of the metro areas in the EIA survey, Houston was the cheapest in September 2024 ($2.721) and San Francisco the most expensive ($4.767).
| City | Regular, avg | vs last month | vs last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $2.721 | −$0.226 | −$0.567 |
| Cleveland | $3.109 | −$0.270 | −$0.465 |
| New York City | $3.117 | −$0.212 | −$0.598 |
| Miami | $3.158 | −$0.152 | −$0.472 |
| Boston | $3.167 | −$0.243 | −$0.562 |
| Denver | $3.333 | +$0.058 | −$0.519 |
| Chicago | $3.612 | −$0.348 | −$0.470 |
| Seattle | $4.240 | −$0.036 | −$0.863 |
| Los Angeles | $4.286 | +$0.046 | −$1.195 |
| San Francisco | $4.767 | +$0.272 | −$0.593 |
FAQ
What was the average price of gas in September 2024?
Regular gasoline averaged $3.214 per gallon in the United States in September 2024, according to the weekly EIA survey.
What was the average price of diesel in September 2024?
Diesel averaged $3.558 per gallon nationally in September 2024.
Which state had the cheapest gas in September 2024?
Texas had the lowest average among the states EIA tracks individually: $2.727 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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