Gasoline prices in the United States have experienced significant fluctuations over the past three decades, with 2024 seeing an average price of 3.3 U.S. dollars per gallon. This marks a notable decrease from the record high of 3.95 U.S. dollars per gallon in 2022, yet remains considerably higher than prices seen in the early 2000s. Despite this, American consumers continue to enjoy relatively low gasoline prices compared to many other countries, with some European countries paying more than double the U.S. average. Drivers in Hawaii and California pay the most at the pump Gasoline prices vary significantly across the United States, with Hawaii and California consistently ranking as the most expensive states for this fuel. As of January 1, 2025, Hawaii's average price for regular gasoline was 4.54 U.S. dollars per gallon, nearly 1.5 dollars above the national average. California's high prices are largely attributed to its steep gasoline taxes, which reached 68.1 U.S. cents per gallon in January 2024. These taxes play a crucial role in shaping retail prices and are typically reinvested in road infrastructure, demonstrating the direct link between fuel costs and transportation development. Patterns in gasoline consumption In a global context, the United States maintains some of the lowest conventional motor fuel prices among high-income countries. This is largely due to its position as the world's largest crude oil producer, allowing it to keep retail prices comparatively low. Despite fluctuations in price, gasoline consumption in the U.S. remains robust, averaging around 8.5 million barrels per day in 2024. Consumption tends to be highest in the summer months and lowest in the winter months due to changing driving behavior.

Gasoline Prices in Germany increased to 1.90 USD/Liter in February from 1.87 USD/Liter in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Germany Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The cost of diesel fuel in the United States reached an annual average of 4.21 U.S. dollars per gallon in 2023. This was a decrease compared to the previous year, when diesel sold for an average of nearly five U.S. dollars per gallon. Increased economic activity and thus fuel demand combined with supply constraints following the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, which resulted in a notable rise in monthly diesel prices.

Crude oil prices and their impact on motor fuel prices

Motor fuel prices largely mirror major oil benchmarks, such as the OPEC reference basket, WTI, and Brent. As such, the oil glut in 2015 and 2016, which followed years of increased oil production output by the U.S., is largely responsible for the fall in diesel prices seen in those years. The same is true for the 2020 pandemic-induced oil crisis and fall in benchmarks that year.

Diesel and gasoline price development

The usage of diesel began in the 1930s, but until further development in the 1960s, diesel vehicles were mostly used commercially. In the U.S., diesel-powered cars remain a fairly small portion of the automobile market and diesel fuel consumption is far lower than gasoline consumption. In general, gasoline also tends to be more widely available than diesel fuel and usually sells for a lower retail price. However, diesel engines have better fuel economy than gasoline engines, and as such are often used for large commercial vehicles.

Gasoline Prices in Italy increased to 2.01 USD/Liter in February from 1.98 USD/Liter in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Italy Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The average price for regular gasoline in the United States stood at 3.08 U.S. dollars per gallon on March 17, 2025. This compared to a diesel price of 3.59 U.S. dollars per gallon. Prices for gasoline and diesel decreased that week. Real price surge of 2022 and 2023 still below 2011 to 2014 prices When looking at the real price of gasoline over time, U.S. drivers had to pay notably more in the years between 2011 and 2014. The surge in prices noted throughout 2022 and partly for 2023, which followed supply constraints, was still lower in terms of real U.S. dollars. U.S. on the lower-end spectrum of worldwide motor fuel prices The U.S. has some of the lowest conventional motor fuel prices in the world. Although fuel prices are usually higher in high-income countries, the U.S. profits from its position as the world’s largest crude oil producer and can keep retail prices for oil products comparatively low. For example, among high-income countries, prices for automotive premium gasoline (RON 95) were only lower in Russia and Saudi Arabia - countries where crude oil and oil product exports are in part restricted by sanctions, thus keeping domestic supply high.

Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Virginia data was reported at 13.310 USD/1000 Cub ft in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.060 USD/1000 Cub ft for Nov 2024. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Virginia data is updated monthly, averaging 12.475 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 432 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 27.870 USD/1000 Cub ft in Aug 2022 and a record low of 5.550 USD/1000 Cub ft in Nov 1995. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Virginia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.

Gasoline Prices in Russia increased to 0.69 USD/Liter in February from 0.62 USD/Liter in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Russia Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Belgium Fuel Price: Avg: incl VAT: Gasoline: Super 95 E5 data was reported at 1.672 EUR/l in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.711 EUR/l for Feb 2025. Belgium Fuel Price: Avg: incl VAT: Gasoline: Super 95 E5 data is updated monthly, averaging 1.520 EUR/l from Jan 2014 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 135 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.188 EUR/l in Jun 2022 and a record low of 1.211 EUR/l in Apr 2020. Belgium Fuel Price: Avg: incl VAT: Gasoline: Super 95 E5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate-General Statistics - Statistics Belgium. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Belgium – Table BE.P004: Fuel Prices.

Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Illinois data was reported at 8.480 USD/1000 Cub ft in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.700 USD/1000 Cub ft for Nov 2024. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Illinois data is updated monthly, averaging 8.600 USD/1000 Cub ft from Jan 1989 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 432 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.770 USD/1000 Cub ft in Jul 2022 and a record low of 4.100 USD/1000 Cub ft in Nov 1995. Natural Gas: Average Residential Price: Illinois data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.P012: Natural Gas Prices.

Turkey: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 1.42 dollars, a decline from 2.06 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Turkey from 1995 to 2016 is 1.54 dollars. The minimum value, 0.56 dollars, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 2.54 dollars was recorded in 2012.

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In 2023, the average price of unleaded gasoline (95 RON) in Italy peaked at 1.87 euros per liter. Since 2000, the average price of unleaded gasoline fluctuated in Italy, showing an overall growth.

Gasoline Prices in Slovenia decreased to 1.49 USD/Liter in February from 1.52 USD/Liter in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Slovenia Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Hong Kong had the highest prices for premium gasoline (95-RON) on February 10, 2025. That day, prices averaged 3.39 U.S. dollars per liter, which was notably more than in any other country. While oil-rich countries enjoy some of the lowest gasoline prices, drivers in big car markets such as Europe pay around two U.S. dollars per liter.

Gasoline Prices in Austria increased to 1.74 USD/Liter in February from 1.71 USD/Liter in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Austria Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Retail prices for unleaded 95 Octane fuel in the Netherlands averaged 2.01 euros per liter on July 1, 2024. This was an increase of some four euro cents compared to the previous year. In 2022, fuel prices were severely affected by rising crude oil costs following supply constraints.

Retail Price: Gasoline, Number 95: For Vehicle: Beijing data was reported at 7.920 RMB/l in Dec 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.960 RMB/l for Nov 2024. Retail Price: Gasoline, Number 95: For Vehicle: Beijing data is updated monthly, averaging 7.970 RMB/l from Jul 2019 (Median) to Dec 2024, with 66 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.590 RMB/l in Jun 2022 and a record low of 5.760 RMB/l in Jun 2020. Retail Price: Gasoline, Number 95: For Vehicle: Beijing data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Price Monitoring Center, NDRC. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Price – Table CN.PH: Gasoline Price: For Vehicle: Retail: Province.

In 2021, the average price for unleaded gasoline amounted to 1.52 euros per liter. Between 2000 and 2021, figures fluctuated with a trend of growth, increasing by 39 euro cents per liter, peaking at 1.70 euros per liter in 2012. Prices reached the lowest in 2002, at 1.01 euros per liter.

Germany Gasoline Price: With Taxes: Euro-Super 95 data was reported at 1,736.000 EUR/1000 l in 17 Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,745.000 EUR/1000 l for 10 Mar 2025. Germany Gasoline Price: With Taxes: Euro-Super 95 data is updated weekly, averaging 1,397.000 EUR/1000 l from Jan 2002 (Median) to 17 Mar 2025, with 1155 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,259.000 EUR/1000 l in 14 Mar 2022 and a record low of 948.800 EUR/1000 l in 07 Jan 2002. Germany Gasoline Price: With Taxes: Euro-Super 95 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Germany – Table DE.DG ENER: Gasoline Price.

Gasoline Prices in Spain increased to 1.71 USD/Liter in February from 1.69 USD/Liter in January of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Spain Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.