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Gas Price
Tracker

National weekly average gasoline prices over the last 3 months, sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Filter by region or look up current prices near any ZIP code.

National Avg — per gallon · regular
3-Month Change — vs 13 weeks ago
13-Wk High — —
13-Wk Low — —

Trend data: U.S. EIA Weekly Gasoline Report · ZIP lookup: GasBuddy

National Average — Weekly Trend
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Enter a ZIP code above to see nearby gas prices.
Regional Snapshot
What's Driving Prices
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Crude oil is typically 50–60% of the pump price. Brent crude recently traded near $65/bbl.
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Refinery margins spike in spring as plants switch from winter to summer-blend gasoline (higher cost).
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Taxes & distribution add ~$0.55–$0.80/gal depending on state. California consistently ranks highest.
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Seasonal demand peaks May–September (summer driving season), typically pushing prices $0.20–$0.40 higher.
About This Tool
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Trend data is sourced from the EIA Weekly Gasoline & Diesel Report, published every Monday.
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ZIP lookup connects to GasBuddy crowd-sourced station prices, updated in near-real-time.
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Built as a personal data project exploring public energy datasets and consumer price visualization.