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.
Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil for Canada, selected provincial cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Includes fuel type and the price in cents per litre.
This statistic shows the forecast average gas prices for the Memorial Day holiday period in the United States from 2010 to 2024. In 2024, the average price of gas during the Memorial Day holiday period was estimated at approximately 3.6 U.S. dollars per gallon.
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Gasoline rose to 2.19 USD/Gal on July 11, 2025, up 1.65% from the previous day. Over the past month, Gasoline's price has risen 1.03%, but it is still 12.72% lower than a year ago, 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 July of 2025.
The average price of regular gasoline in Mexico reached ***** Mexican pesos per liter as of December 2024, up from more than ** pesos per liter in the previous year. For premium gasoline, average prices increased from **** pesos to ***** pesos per liter in the same period. What defines the price of gasoline in Mexico? The North American country is highly dependent on gasoline imports in order to meet its demand. Since 2016, gasoline imports by Pemex – Mexico’s national oil corporation – have averaged at more than *** thousand barrels per day in a regular year. With the government’s control put to an end in late 2017, prices are since controlled by the market, and in turn strongly affected by global oil prices. Nevertheless, other factors come into play, such as import tariffs, or transport and logistics costs. In fact, prices also vary across Mexico. In 2023, Guerrero was the state with the highest average gasoline price, while Tamaulipas reported the lowest figure. How does Mexico compare with the rest of Latin America? At an average of *** U.S. dollars per liter, Mexico had one of the highest prices in the region as of June 2023. This figure was above the average gasoline price reported in Latin America at the time. The country's gasoline purchasing power decreased in recent years. In 2023, the average Mexican salary could afford approximately *** liters of gasoline.
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Gasoline Prices in France increased to 2.08 USD/Liter in June from 1.98 USD/Liter in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - France Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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Gasoline Prices in Vietnam increased to 0.80 USD/Liter in June from 0.74 USD/Liter in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Vietnam Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.
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Gasoline Prices in Germany increased to 2.06 USD/Liter in June from 1.97 USD/Liter in May 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.
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Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Gasoline, Unleaded Premium (Cost per Gallon/3.785 Liters) in Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ (CBSA) (APUS48A74716) from Jan 2018 to May 2025 about Phoenix, AZ, energy, gas, urban, retail, price, and USA.
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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?
In June 2020, the gasoline price per liter in the United States stood at 0.55 U.S. dollars, the cheapest among the selected eight countries. However, this is a considerable price change compared to June 2019, when figures were 23.4 percent higher. Italy recorded the highest fuel price of all countries listed here, at 1.56 U.S. dollars per liter. The prices concern unleaded premium (95 RON) for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom and regular unleaded for Canada, Japan, and the United States (AKI 87). Liquid fuels demand decline following coronavirusFinal gasoline prices result from crude oil charges, processing and distribution costs, and taxes and underly supply and demand. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has reduced the demand for fuel and in turn impacted petroleum prices worldwide. The U.S. liquid fuels demand in the road sector is expected to have decreased to 8.7 million barrels per day in the second quarter of 2020. As a result, U.S. monthly crude oil production dropped across all regions between March and August 2020. Diesel prices worldwideItaly also has the greatest tag on diesel prices among the above listed countries. As of that same month, the price for automotive diesel stood at 1.43 U.S. dollars per liter in the Southern European country. Diesel prices tend to be lower than gasoline prices, with the United Kingdom and the U.S. proving to be the exception.
This statistic represents the average retail electric fuel prices in the United States between October 2018 and April 2019. In April 2019, the average electric fuel price was at around 1.3 U.S. dollars per gasoline-gallon equivalent.
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The average retail price for regular, unleaded gasoline at self-service stations in Canada was ***** Canadian cents per liter in May 2025. This was a slight increase compared to the previous month. Canada's gasoline prices are generally higher than those in the United States, but lower than in many European countries. Why do gasoline prices fluctuate? Crude oil prices, along with changing levels of consumer demand, are the two main factors which directly affect retail prices of motor fuels. Prices can witness a rapid increase or decrease depending on impacts on crude oil supplies, refinery operations, or pipeline deliveries. Even if crude prices remain steady, seasonal changes in demand can still affect retail prices. As a large oil producer, Canada's motor fuel prices are closely linked to its benchmark Western Canadian Select crude oil price. Gasoline refining capacities As of January 2024, the global gasoline refining capacity amounted to *** million barrels per day. The United States and Canada were the region with the largest gasoline refining capacity at *** million barrels per day. Much of this refining capacity is located in the United States, specifically.
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Gasoline Prices in Italy increased to 2.15 USD/Liter in June from 2.03 USD/Liter in May 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.
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Graph and download economic data for Average Price: Gasoline, Unleaded Midgrade (Cost per Gallon/3.785 Liters) in San Diego-Carlsbad, CA (CBSA) (APUS49E74715) from Jan 2018 to May 2025 about San Diego, energy, gas, urban, CA, retail, price, and USA.
Jet fuel prices in the aviation industry were at an all-time low during 2020; the lowest value recorded was in the week of May 1, 2020 at 0.46 U.S. dollars per gallon. Now that air passenger demand is improving, the rise in jet fuel prices is putting pressure on the airline industry that is trying to return to profitability.
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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?
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.