Gasoline fell to 2.11 USD/Gal on August 1, 2025, down 2.93% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has fallen 0.36%, and is down 9.53% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Gasoline - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The global fuel energy price index stood at 166.79 index points in May 2025, up from 100 in the base year 2016. Figures increased that month due to greater demand for motor fuels and cooling. The fuel energy index includes prices for crude oil, natural gas, coal, and propane. Supply constraints across multiple commodities The global natural gas price index surged nearly 11-fold, and the global coal price index rose almost seven-fold from summer 2020 to summer 2022. This notable escalation was largely attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war, exerting increased pressure on the global supply chain. Tariffs bring economic uncertainty With the global economy having adjusted to the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war, new uncertainty has emerged due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. If these tariffs are fully implemented, global trade could be significantly disrupted, mainly the bilateral trade between the world’s two largest economies. In 2025, import tariffs between China and the United States exceeded 130 percent on both sides, while their tariffs on imports from the rest of the world were around 10 percent. U.S. tariffs on Chinese imported goods reached a high of 134.7 percent in April of that year, while China imposed a 147.6 percent tariff on U.S. goods. Early estimates indicate that the impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on the U.S. economy could amount to 0.4 percent of GDP, mainly driven by the reduced trade with Mexico, Canada and China.

Natural gas rose to 3.09 USD/MMBtu on August 1, 2025, up 0.10% from the previous day. Over the past month, Natural gas's price has fallen 11.31%, but it is still 57.26% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Natural gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

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.

Graph and download economic data for US Regular All Formulations Gas Price (GASREGW) from 1990-08-20 to 2025-07-28 about gas, commodities, and USA.

The average price for regular gasoline in the United States stood at **** U.S. dollars per gallon on July 28, 2025. This compared to a diesel price of **** U.S. dollars per gallon. Prices for gasoline remained unchanged 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.

United States CSI: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next Yr: Median data was reported at 9.600 % in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.500 % for Apr 2018. United States CSI: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next Yr: Median data is updated monthly, averaging 4.600 % from Apr 1982 (Median) to May 2018, with 246 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 49.600 % in Jun 2008 and a record low of -0.400 % in Feb 1986. United States CSI: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next Yr: Median data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by University of Michigan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H034: Consumer Sentiment Index: Vehicle Buying Conditions. The question was: Now thinking only about the next twelve months, do you think that the price of gasoline will go up during the next twelve months, will gasoline prices go down, or will they stay about the same as they are now? About how many cents per gallon do you think gasoline prices will (increase/decrease) during the next twelve months compared to now?

About the Project

KAPSARC is analyzing the shifting dynamics of the global gas markets. Global gas markets have turned upside down during the past five years: North America has emerged as a large potential future LNG exporter while gas demand growth has been slowing down as natural gas gets squeezed between coal and renewables. While the coming years will witness the fastest LNG export capacity expansion ever seen, many questions are raised on the next generation of LNG supply, the impact of low oil and gas prices on supply and demand patterns and how pricing and contractual structure may be affected by both the arrival of U.S. LNG on global gas markets and the desire of Asian buyers for cheaper gas.

Key Points

In the past year, global gas prices have dropped significantly, albeit at unequal paces depending on the region. All else being equal, economists would suggest that this should have generated a positive demand response. However, “all else” was not equal. Prices of other commodities also declined while economic growth forecasts were downgraded.

Prices at benchmark points such as the U.K. National Balancing Point (NBP), U.S. Henry Hub (HH) and Japan/Korea Marker (JKM) slumped due to lower oil prices, liquefied natural gas (LNG) oversupply and unseasonal weather. Yet, the prices of natural gas in local currencies have increased in a number of developing countries in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, former Soviet Union (FSU) and Asia.

North America experienced demand growth while gas in Europe and Asia faced rising competition from cheaper coal, renewables and, in some instances, nuclear. Gains to European demand were mostly weather related while increases in Africa and Latin America were not significant.

For LNG, Europe became the market of last resort as Asian consumption declined. Moreover, an anticipated surge in LNG supply, brought on by several new projects, may lead to a confrontation with Russian or other pipeline gas suppliers to Europe. At the same time, Asian buyers are seeking concessions on pricing and flexibility in their long-term contracts.

Looking ahead, natural gas has to prove itself a credible and affordable alternative to coal, notably in Asia, if the world is to reach its climate change targets. The future of the gas industry will also depend on oil prices, evolution of Chinese energy demand and impact of COP21 on national energy policies. Current low prices mean there is likely to be a pause in final investment decisions (FIDs) on LNG projects in the coming years.

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TTF Gas fell to 33.80 EUR/MWh on August 1, 2025, down 3.98% from the previous day. Over the past month, TTF Gas's price has risen 1.48%, but it is still 7.79% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. EU Natural Gas TTF - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

UK Gas fell to 83.25 GBp/thm on August 1, 2025, down 4.14% from the previous day. Over the past month, UK Gas's price has risen 4.94%, but it is still 7.33% lower than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. UK Natural Gas - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Don't Know data was reported at 1.000 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.000 % for Aug 2018. United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Don't Know data is updated monthly, averaging 1.000 % from Apr 1983 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 315 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.000 % in Aug 1983 and a record low of 0.000 % in Apr 2018. United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Don't Know data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by University of Michigan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H037: Consumer Sentiment Index: Vehicle Buying Conditions. The question was: Do you think that the price of gasoline will go up during the next five years, will gasoline prices go down, or will they stay about the same as they are now?About how many cents per gallon do you think gasoline prices will (increase/decrease) during the next five years compared to now?

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Why did the Natural Gas Price Change in July 2025? Natural Gas Price Index averaged USD 3696/1000 mmBtu, Ex-Louisiana, down 7% from Q1 2025, and featuring a mixed pattern of early weakness followed by a late-quarter recovery.

Gas prices for every week since 2000, broken down by type, from the US Energy Information Administration (USEIA).

United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Mean data was reported at 38.000 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 40.600 % for Aug 2018. United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Mean data is updated monthly, averaging 40.200 % from Apr 1983 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 315 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 113.900 % in Jun 2008 and a record low of 10.800 % in Feb 1996. United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Mean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by University of Michigan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H037: Consumer Sentiment Index: Vehicle Buying Conditions. The question was: Do you think that the price of gasoline will go up during the next five years, will gasoline prices go down, or will they stay about the same as they are now?About how many cents per gallon do you think gasoline prices will (increase/decrease) during the next five years compared to now?

United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Decrease data was reported at 3.000 % in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.000 % for Aug 2018. United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Decrease data is updated monthly, averaging 5.000 % from Apr 1983 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 315 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.000 % in Jul 2000 and a record low of 0.000 % in Jun 1997. United States CS: Expected Gasoline Prices: Next 5 Yrs: Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by University of Michigan. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.H037: Consumer Sentiment Index: Vehicle Buying Conditions. The question was: Do you think that the price of gasoline will go up during the next five years, will gasoline prices go down, or will they stay about the same as they are now?About how many cents per gallon do you think gasoline prices will (increase/decrease) during the next five years compared to now?

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Gasoline (All Types) in U.S. City Average (CUSR0000SETB01) from Jan 1967 to May 2025 about gas, urban, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

U.S. gasoline prices changed little in June 2025 when compared to the month before. Regular gasoline prices remained at an average of 3.15 U.S. dollars per gallon. In the period of consideration, gasoline prices reached their highest level in June 2022. Differences in fuel grades Fuel grades at U.S. gas stations are differentiated by octane level. Higher grade fuels have higher octane levels, meaning that the fuel can be compressed more in the engine. This enables high-performance engines to create more power. Fuel may also vary from state to state and pump to pump. Some cities also have regulations on gasoline in order to improve air quality. Bioethanol is added to gasoline in some cases to meet the renewable fuel standard. Gasoline-run engines are able to run on blends with a bioethanol percentage of up to 25 percent. Gasoline prices reach historic high Primarily a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and inflation, the annual retail price of gasoline reached a new historic high in 2022, climbing to nearly four U.S. dollars per gallon. By 2024, annual prices had decreased again slightly, reaching 2014 levels.

On July 28, 2025, the Brent crude oil price stood at 69.68 U.S. dollars per barrel, compared to 66.71 U.S. dollars for WTI oil and 70.98 U.S. dollars for the OPEC basket. Brent and OPEC prices rose slightly that week, while WTI prices fell.Europe's Brent crude oil, the U.S. WTI crude oil, and OPEC's basket are three of the most important benchmarks used by traders as reference for oil and gasoline prices. Lowest ever oil prices during coronavirus pandemic In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic resulted in crude oil prices hitting a major slump as oil demand drastically declined following lockdowns and travel restrictions. Initial outlooks and uncertainty surrounding the course of the pandemic brought about a disagreement between two of the largest oil producers, Russia and Saudi Arabia, in early March. Bilateral talks between global oil producers ended in agreement on April 13th, with promises to cut petroleum output and hopes rising that these might help stabilize the oil price in the coming weeks. However, with storage facilities and oil tankers quickly filling up, fears grew over where to store excess oil, leading to benchmark prices seeing record negative prices between April 20 and April 22, 2020. How crude oil prices are determined As with most commodities, crude oil prices are impacted by supply and demand, as well as inventories and market sentiment. However, as oil is most often traded in future contracts (where a contract is agreed upon while product delivery will follow in the next two to three months), market speculation is one of the principal determinants for oil prices. Traders make conclusions on how production output and consumer demand will likely develop over the coming months, leaving room for uncertainty. Spot prices differ from futures in so far as they reflect the current market price of a commodity.