Gas prices across key US states remain elevated at the end of April, with the national average for regular gasoline at $4.300 per gallon on April 30, 2026, according to the American Automobile Association. The latest state data shows continued pressure across major fuel markets, with West Coast states remaining the most expensive while parts of the central US continue to post comparatively lower prices.
Prices are rising across all fuel grades, reflecting broad pressure tied to higher crude oil costs, refinery constraints, and seasonal fuel blend changes. California and Washington remain the costliest markets, while Texas continues to offer some of the lowest pump prices despite steady gains.
California remains the most expensive fuel market in the country.
Regular: $6.010
Midgrade: $6.239
Premium: $6.428
Higher state fuel taxes, stricter environmental fuel standards, and refinery limitations amplify global oil price movements, keeping California well above the national average.
Texas continues to post some of the lowest pump prices nationally.
Regular: $3.852
Midgrade: $4.330
Premium: $4.702
Proximity to refining capacity and lower fuel taxes help cushion drivers from sharper increases seen elsewhere.
Florida’s averages have moved firmly above the $4 mark amid strong travel demand.
Regular: $4.163
Midgrade: $4.612
Premium: $4.941
Seasonal travel, distribution costs, and broader market pressures are keeping prices elevated across the state.
New York prices reflect the broader Northeast pattern of higher transportation and environmental costs.
Regular: $4.288
Midgrade: $4.765
Premium: $5.156
These figures place New York slightly above the national average.
Washington is the second-most expensive fuel market after California.
Regular: $5.570
Midgrade: $5.821
Premium: $6.060
State taxes and clean-fuel policies add to price pressure when crude oil costs rise.
Prices are rising across all fuel grades, reflecting broad pressure tied to higher crude oil costs, refinery constraints, and seasonal fuel blend changes. California and Washington remain the costliest markets, while Texas continues to offer some of the lowest pump prices despite steady gains.
Gas price today in California
California remains the most expensive fuel market in the country.
Regular: $6.010
Midgrade: $6.239
Premium: $6.428
Higher state fuel taxes, stricter environmental fuel standards, and refinery limitations amplify global oil price movements, keeping California well above the national average.
Gas price today in Texas
Texas continues to post some of the lowest pump prices nationally.
Regular: $3.852
Midgrade: $4.330
Premium: $4.702
Proximity to refining capacity and lower fuel taxes help cushion drivers from sharper increases seen elsewhere.
Gas price today in Florida
Florida’s averages have moved firmly above the $4 mark amid strong travel demand.
Regular: $4.163
Midgrade: $4.612
Premium: $4.941
Seasonal travel, distribution costs, and broader market pressures are keeping prices elevated across the state.
Gas price today in New York
New York prices reflect the broader Northeast pattern of higher transportation and environmental costs.
Regular: $4.288
Midgrade: $4.765
Premium: $5.156
These figures place New York slightly above the national average.
Gas price today in Washington
Washington is the second-most expensive fuel market after California.
Regular: $5.570
Midgrade: $5.821
Premium: $6.060
State taxes and clean-fuel policies add to price pressure when crude oil costs rise.
