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US Gas Prices Decrease By As Much As 16% — See Where Your State Stacks Up

Content was accurate at the time of publication.

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Key takeaways

  • The average U.S. gas price on Aug. 12, 2025, was $3.14 per gallon — down 8.8% from $3.44 a year ago.
  • The highest average monthly gas price per gallon in 2025 has been $3.17 in April, decreasing to $3.13 by July.
  • The average gas price per gallon in 2024 was $3.30, down 6.1% from $3.52 in 2023 and 16.4% from $3.95 in 2022.
  • The highest average gas prices are in California ($4.50 per gallon), Hawaii ($4.46) and Washington ($4.41).
  • Mississippi has the lowest average gas price ($2.69 per gallon), ahead of Oklahoma ($2.72) and Texas ($2.75).
  • Average gas prices increased between Aug. 12, 2024, and Aug. 12, 2025, in only three states: Washington (4.3%), Oregon (3.4%) and Alaska (0.3%).
  • Average gas prices decreased the most between Aug. 12, 2024, and Aug. 12, 2025, in Wisconsin (15.8%), North Dakota (14.5%) and Ohio (14.0%).
  • By metro, average gas prices jumped the most in Corvallis, Ore. (13.5%), and Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Wash., and Albany, Ore. (both 8.3%).
  • By metro, average gas prices decreased the most in Springfield, Ohio (22.5%), Kenosha County, Wis. (20.0%), and Dayton, Ohio (19.8%).

Average monthly gas prices are down $1.80 per gallon from their peak in June 2022, according to a LendingTree analysis.

Meanwhile, average daily gas prices are down 8.8% year over year as of Aug. 12. By state, prices increased by 4.3% in Washington and decreased by 15.8% in Wisconsin.

We examined the largest fluctuations in gas prices between Aug. 12, 2024, and Aug. 12, 2025. In addition to highlighting which states and metros saw the biggest increases and decreases, we’ll explain how you can use credit card rewards to earn cash back at the pump.

On Aug. 12, 2025, the average U.S. gas price was $3.14 per gallon. That’s down 8.8% from $3.44 on Aug. 12, 2024.

The average gas price per gallon in 2024 was $3.30, though that’s down from $3.52 in 2023. In 2024, monthly prices peaked at $3.61 in April before gradually declining to a low of $3.02 in December. So far in 2025, the average gas price has been lowest at $3.08 per gallon in January and highest in April at $3.17.

Average gas prices over past 12 months.

Average gas prices over past 12 months

MonthAvg. price per gallon
July 2025$3.13
June 2025$3.15
May 2025$3.15
April 2025$3.17
March 2025$3.10
February 2025$3.12
January 2025$3.08
December 2024$3.02
November 2024$3.05
October 2024$3.14
September 2024$3.21
August 2024$3.39

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

It’s worth noting that gas prices have decreased in 2024 and 2025 compared to a few years earlier, in 2022. To put it into perspective, six of the 10 months with the highest average gas prices dating to 1992 occurred in 2022 — with the year claiming the top five spots. Notably, the only other months where average gas prices reached over $4.00 a gallon were June and July 2008, when demand was high but global oil production was low.

Highest gas prices (historical)

RankMonthAvg. price per gallon
1June 2022$4.93
2July 2022$4.56
3May 2022$4.44
4March 2022$4.22
5April 2022$4.11
6July 2008$4.06
7June 2008$4.05
8August 2022$3.98
9May 2011$3.91
10April 2012$3.90

Source: EIA. Note: Prices aren’t adjusted for inflation.

Still, 2022 wasn’t the worst year for gas prices. When adjusted for inflation, 2012 had the highest average gas price at $4.94 per gallon. Before adjusting for inflation, it was $3.62 per gallon.

Average gas prices dating to 1992.

Avg. gas prices dating to 1992

YearAvg. price per gallonAvg. inflation-adjusted price per gallon
2024$3.30$3.30
2023$3.52$3.62
2022$3.95$4.23
2021$3.01$3.48
2020$2.17$2.63
2019$2.60$3.20
2018$2.72$3.40
2017$2.42$3.09
2016$2.14$2.80
2015$2.43$3.21
2014$3.36$4.45
2013$3.51$4.72
2012$3.62$4.94
2011$3.52$4.91
2010$2.78$4.00
2009$2.35$3.44
2008$3.25$4.73
2007$2.80$4.23
2006$2.57$4.00
2005$2.27$3.65
2004$1.85$3.08
2003$1.56$2.66
2002$1.35$2.35
2001$1.42$2.52
2000$1.48$2.70
1999$1.14$2.14
1998$1.03$1.98
1997$1.20$2.34
1996$1.20$2.40
1995$1.11$2.29
1994$1.08$2.28
1993$1.07$2.32
1992$1.09$2.43

Source: EIA.

As of Aug. 12, 2025, the highest average gas price is in California ($4.50 per gallon). Hawaii ($4.46) and Washington ($4.41) follow.

States with highest average gas prices

RankStateAvg. price per gallon
1California$4.50
2Hawaii$4.46
3Washington$4.41
4Oregon$4.00
5Alaska$3.77

Source: AAA. Note: Prices as of Aug. 12, 2025.

Conversely, Mississippi has the lowest average gas price at $2.69 per gallon, ahead of Oklahoma ($2.72) and Texas ($2.75).

States with lowest average gas prices

RankStateAvg. price per gallon
1Mississippi$2.69
2Oklahoma$2.72
3Texas$2.75
4Louisiana$2.76
5Tennessee$2.77

Source: AAA. Note: Prices as of Aug. 12, 2025.

Full rankings

Highest average gas prices (by state).

Highest average gas prices (by state)

RankStateAvg. price per gallon% difference from avg. U.S. gas price
1California$4.5043.3%
2Hawaii$4.4642.0%
3Washington$4.4140.4%
4Oregon$4.0027.4%
5Alaska$3.7720.1%
6Nevada$3.7519.4%
7Idaho$3.5412.7%
8Utah$3.398.0%
9Illinois$3.387.6%
10District of Columbia$3.305.1%
11Montana$3.243.2%
12Pennsylvania$3.232.9%
13Arizona$3.212.2%
14Michigan$3.201.9%
15New York$3.171.0%
16Maryland$3.160.6%
17Indiana$3.13-0.3%
18Delaware$3.12-0.6%
19Connecticut$3.11-1.0%
20Vermont$3.10-1.3%
20Maine$3.10-1.3%
22Wyoming$3.09-1.6%
23Colorado$3.08-1.9%
24New Jersey$3.06-2.5%
24Massachusetts$3.06-2.5%
26Rhode Island$3.04-3.2%
27Virginia$3.02-3.8%
27Ohio$3.02-3.8%
29Florida$3.01-4.1%
29West Virginia$3.01-4.1%
29New Hampshire$3.01-4.1%
32South Dakota$2.99-4.8%
33Nebraska$2.95-6.1%
34Minnesota$2.94-6.4%
35Georgia$2.92-7.0%
35New Mexico$2.92-7.0%
37North Dakota$2.89-8.0%
37Kentucky$2.89-8.0%
39Iowa$2.88-8.3%
40Wisconsin$2.87-8.6%
40North Carolina$2.87-8.6%
42Kansas$2.85-9.2%
43Missouri$2.83-9.9%
44South Carolina$2.81-10.5%
45Arkansas$2.78-11.5%
45Alabama$2.78-11.5%
47Tennessee$2.77-11.8%
48Louisiana$2.76-12.1%
49Texas$2.75-12.4%
50Oklahoma$2.72-13.4%
51Mississippi$2.69-14.3%

Source: AAA. Notes: Prices as of Aug. 12, 2025. Gas prices are rounded for display, but the percentage differences were calculated using unrounded numbers.

It’s also worth noting which states saw the biggest year-over-year changes. Average gas prices increased in only three states between Aug. 12, 2024, and Aug. 12, 2025.

In Washington, the average gas price increased by 4.3% from $4.23 to $4.41 per gallon. Oregon followed with a 3.4% increase from $3.87 to $4.00, then Alaska with a 0.3% increase from $3.76 to $3.77.

States with biggest increases/smallest decreases in average gas prices

RankStateAvg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2025Avg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Washington$4.41$4.234.3%$0.18
2Oregon$4.00$3.873.4%$0.13
3Alaska$3.77$3.760.3%$0.01
4Idaho$3.54$3.61-1.9%-$0.07
5California$4.50$4.60-2.2%-$0.10

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Meanwhile, the average gas prices in Wisconsin decreased the most between Aug. 12, 2024, and Aug. 12, 2025. Here, gas prices fell 15.8% from $3.41 to $2.87. North Dakota, where prices fell 14.5% from $3.38 to $2.89, and Ohio, where prices fell 14.0% from $3.51 to $3.02, followed.

States with biggest decreases in average gas prices

RankStateAvg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2025Avg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Wisconsin$2.87$3.41-15.8%-$0.54
2North Dakota$2.89$3.38-14.5%-$0.49
3Ohio$3.02$3.51-14.0%-$0.49
4Illinois$3.38$3.89-13.1%-$0.51
5Minnesota$2.94$3.37-12.8%-$0.43

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Full rankings

Changes in average gas prices (by state).

Changes in average gas prices (by state)

RankStateAvg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2025Avg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Washington$4.41$4.234.3%$0.18
2Oregon$4.00$3.873.4%$0.13
3Alaska$3.77$3.760.3%$0.01
4Idaho$3.54$3.61-1.9%-$0.07
5California$4.50$4.60-2.2%-$0.10
6Hawaii$4.46$4.66-4.3%-$0.20
7Utah$3.39$3.56-4.8%-$0.17
7Nevada$3.75$3.94-4.8%-$0.19
9New Jersey$3.06$3.30-7.3%-$0.24
10Arizona$3.21$3.47-7.5%-$0.26
11Montana$3.24$3.52-8.0%-$0.28
11Tennessee$2.77$3.01-8.0%-$0.24
13Delaware$3.12$3.40-8.2%-$0.28
13South Carolina$2.81$3.06-8.2%-$0.25
15Colorado$3.08$3.36-8.3%-$0.28
16Nebraska$2.95$3.22-8.4%-$0.27
17Wyoming$3.09$3.38-8.6%-$0.29
18Maryland$3.16$3.46-8.7%-$0.30
19Mississippi$2.69$2.95-8.8%-$0.26
20Arkansas$2.78$3.05-8.9%-$0.27
21Vermont$3.10$3.41-9.1%-$0.31
22Louisiana$2.76$3.04-9.2%-$0.28
23Florida$3.01$3.32-9.3%-$0.31
23Rhode Island$3.04$3.35-9.3%-$0.31
25Kansas$2.85$3.15-9.5%-$0.30
25Texas$2.75$3.04-9.5%-$0.29
27Maine$3.10$3.43-9.6%-$0.33
27Georgia$2.92$3.23-9.6%-$0.31
29South Dakota$2.99$3.31-9.7%-$0.32
30Indiana$3.13$3.47-9.8%-$0.34
31Missouri$2.83$3.14-9.9%-$0.31
31Virginia$3.02$3.35-9.9%-$0.33
33Pennsylvania$3.23$3.59-10.0%-$0.36
33Alabama$2.78$3.09-10.0%-$0.31
33Kentucky$2.89$3.21-10.0%-$0.32
36Oklahoma$2.72$3.03-10.2%-$0.31
37Michigan$3.20$3.57-10.4%-$0.37
37New Hampshire$3.01$3.36-10.4%-$0.35
39District of Columbia$3.30$3.69-10.6%-$0.39
39Connecticut$3.11$3.48-10.6%-$0.37
41Massachusetts$3.06$3.43-10.8%-$0.37
42New York$3.17$3.56-11.0%-$0.39
43North Carolina$2.87$3.23-11.1%-$0.36
44West Virginia$3.01$3.40-11.5%-$0.39
45Iowa$2.88$3.26-11.7%-$0.38
46New Mexico$2.92$3.31-11.8%-$0.39
47Minnesota$2.94$3.37-12.8%-$0.43
48Illinois$3.38$3.89-13.1%-$0.51
49Ohio$3.02$3.51-14.0%-$0.49
50North Dakota$2.89$3.38-14.5%-$0.49
51Wisconsin$2.87$3.41-15.8%-$0.54

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Washington and Oregon metros account for most of biggest increases

Metros (as designated by AAA) in Washington and Oregon saw the largest average gas price increases. Of the 10 metros with the highest gas price increases, six are in Washington and three are in Oregon.

Corvallis, Ore., saw the largest increase, with gas prices rising by 13.5% from $3.47 to $3.94. It’s followed by Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Wash., and Albany, Ore., where prices increased by 8.3% from $3.94 to $4.26 and $3.62 to $3.93, respectively.

Metros with biggest increases in average gas prices

RankMetroAvg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2025Avg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Corvallis, OR$3.94$3.4713.5%$0.47
2Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$4.26$3.948.3%$0.32
2Albany, OR$3.93$3.628.3%$0.31
4Wenatchee, WA$4.35$4.057.5%$0.30
5Fairbanks, AK$3.84$3.587.1%$0.26
6Tacoma, WA$4.45$4.186.5%$0.27
7Eugene-Springfield, OR$3.91$3.696.1%$0.22
8Bellingham, WA$4.31$4.085.7%$0.23
9Richland-Kennewick-Pasco, WA$4.21$3.985.6%$0.23
10Spokane, WA$4.09$3.895.2%$0.20

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Meanwhile, average gas prices decreased the most in Springfield, Ohio, falling by 22.5% from $3.54 to $2.74. Following closely are Kenosha County, Wis., where prices decreased by 20.0% from $3.59 to $2.87, and Dayton, Ohio, where prices dropped by 19.8% from $3.48 to $2.79.

Metros with biggest decreases in average gas prices

RankMetroAvg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2025Avg. gas price, Aug. 12, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Springfield, OH$2.74$3.54-22.5%-$0.80
2Kenosha County, WI$2.87$3.59-20.0%-$0.72
3Dayton, OH$2.79$3.48-19.8%-$0.69
4Lima, OH$2.83$3.49-19.0%-$0.66
5Racine, WI$2.92$3.55-18.0%-$0.63
6Morgantown, WV$2.91$3.55-17.8%-$0.64
6Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$2.88$3.50-17.8%-$0.62
8Toledo, OH$2.94$3.52-16.6%-$0.58
9Cheyenne, WY$2.76$3.30-16.4%-$0.54
9Appleton, WI$2.75$3.29-16.4%-$0.54

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts gas to be $3.10 per gallon in 2025 and $2.90 in 2026.

LendingTree chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz says drivers can take a few steps to save on gas at the pump. His first tip? Shop around.

“It doesn’t make sense to drive across town to save 3 cents a gallon, but gas prices can vary quite a bit even in a small area,” he says. “Driving an extra few blocks for a lower gas price can add up over a year, depending on how often you fill up.”

Next, Schulz advises leveraging credit cards with the best gas station rewards.

“Whether you’re loyal to one specific gas station chain or just looking to save on gas prices no matter where you fill up, plenty of credit cards can help you,” he says. “Just know that gas station-specific cards tend to have higher-than-average APRs, so make sure you pay them off in full every month if you’re going to use them. Otherwise, the amount you save on gas can quickly be outweighed by how much you accrue in interest.”

LendingTree is curating an exclusive panel of professionals, spanning various areas of expertise, to help dissect difficult subjects and empower you to make smarter financial decisions. Read on for more gas price insights.

  1. What are some key indicators to predict gas price trends?
  2. What are some ways consumers can combat high gas prices?
  3. In light of current gas prices, what are the financial benefits and considerations in investing in a more fuel-efficient car or electric vehicle?
  4. Are there specific budgeting techniques or financial tools that can help individuals amid unpredictable gas prices?
  5. How should individuals adjust their travel or commuting habits to manage the financial impact of higher gas prices?
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Bryan Cutsinger, Ph.D.

Assistant professor and undergraduate director, Florida Atlantic University College of Business

What are some key indicators to predict gas price trends?

Predicting the future is difficult. However, one way to get a sense of what may happen to gas prices in the future is by looking at the price of oil futures. These contracts provide a view of what people think will happen to oil prices. As these prices rise, future gas prices will also likely increase. This approach is imperfect, as the people buying and selling these contracts may be wrong about future oil prices. Nonetheless, it can be a helpful data point when planning for higher gas prices.

What are some ways consumers can combat high gas prices?

The strategies consumers can adopt to combat high gas prices depend on how long they expect prices to remain high. If the price increase is temporary, carpooling or working from home temporarily can provide relief. More drastic changes may be needed if consumers expect the gas price to stay high for a long time. For example, investing in a more fuel-efficient car or electric vehicle (EV) may make sense. Consumers may also consider relocating to be closer to their jobs.

In light of current gas prices, what are the financial benefits and considerations in investing in a more fuel-efficient car or EV?

Investing in a more fuel-efficient vehicle can reduce how much you spend on gas. However, whether it makes sense to go out and buy one depends on more than just current gas prices. For example, a more fuel-efficient vehicle enables you to drive more miles per gallon. As a result, you may drive more miles than you would with a less fuel-efficient vehicle, potentially increasing your total spending on gas.

Another factor you should consider is how long you expect gas prices to remain high. For instance, you would not want to go out and buy a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle if you expect gas prices to stay high for only a short period. The benefits of switching thus depend, in part, on how long high gas prices will last. The longer you expect gas prices to remain high, the more it makes sense to consider investing in a more fuel-efficient vehicle. The same point applies to electric cars.

On the note of electric cars, while you can avoid high gas prices by investing in one, you must pay for electricity. Energy prices often move together, so electricity prices may also increase when gas prices increase. In addition, there are other costs associated with owning an electric vehicle that can offset the benefits of switching from a gas-powered car, such as higher insurance costs. For these reasons, do your homework before switching to an electric vehicle.

Related: The cost to charge an electric vehicle: Public vs. at-home charging

Are there specific budgeting techniques or financial tools that can help individuals amid unpredictable gas prices?

My advice would be to track how your spending on gas has fluctuated historically with changes in gas prices. From there, you can calculate your average weekly or monthly expenditure on gas. Whenever you spend less on gas than average, put the difference in a money market mutual fund or some other interest-bearing account. Then, use that money to help pay for gas whenever gas prices rise.

How should individuals adjust their travel or commuting habits to manage the financial impact of higher gas prices?

The answer depends on how long higher gas prices continue. Changing your travel or commuting habits is probably not worth it if you expect higher prices to last a few weeks. On the other hand, if you expect gas prices to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, looking at ways to change your behavior may make sense. For example, consider moving closer to your job or finding a job closer to your home. Or, look for jobs that permit you to work from home, either part-time or full-time.

LendingTree researchers analyzed AAA data on average regular gas prices in states and metros. Prices are as of Aug. 12, 2025, and are compared to those on Aug. 12, 2024.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data was used to calculate average historical prices of regular gas per gallon.

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