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 Costa Rica decreased to 1.31 USD/Liter in June from 1.36 USD/Liter in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Costa Rica Gasoline Prices - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

As of May 2025, the average price for premium gasoline in Germany was around 176.9 euro cents per liter. This was a slight decrease compared to the year before.

Afghanistan: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 0.7 dollars, a decline from 1.07 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Afghanistan from 2002 to 2016 is 0.85 dollars. The minimum value, 0.34 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 1.28 dollars was recorded in 2012.

Monthly Gas Price Index FY 2001-2002 as reported by the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission

Egypt: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 0.4 dollars, a decline from 0.88 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Egypt from 1991 to 2016 is 0.38 dollars. The minimum value, 0.19 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 0.88 dollars was recorded in 2014.

As of 2018, the average LPG price amounted to approximately **** eurocents per liter, an increase of roughly ten cents compared to the previous year. Lowest LPG price was seen in 2002 and 2003 with an average of ** eurocents. The highest price was in 2012 when the price for LPG amounted to approximately ** eurocents.

Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Gasoline: Minimum data was reported at 3.110 BRL/l in Aug 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.650 BRL/l for Jul 2020. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Gasoline: Minimum data is updated monthly, averaging 2.000 BRL/l from Jul 2001 (Median) to Aug 2020, with 230 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.599 BRL/l in Oct 2018 and a record low of 0.690 BRL/l in Jan 2002. Brazil BR: Wholesale Fuel Price: Gasoline: Minimum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.PF009: Distributor Fuel Price: Brazil: Monthly (Discontinued). Note:The Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing covers gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which have been surveyed in 555 locations, about 10% municipalities in Brazil, in accordance with procedures established by the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels.The results of the Survey of Price and Margin Fuels Marketing contain selling price to the final consumer and purchasing price from the wholesaler of gasoline, hydrated ethanol fuel, diesel oil without additive, CNG and LPG observed in each municipality which has participated in the survey.

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

Somalia: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 1.41 dollars, an increase from 1.12 dollars in 2008. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Somalia from 2002 to 2016 is 1 dollars. The minimum value, 0.35 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 1.41 dollars was recorded in 2016.

Brazil Average Reference Price: Natural Gas: USD: Rio de Janeiro data was reported at 156.814 USD/1000 Cub m in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 141.157 USD/1000 Cub m for 2017. Brazil Average Reference Price: Natural Gas: USD: Rio de Janeiro data is updated yearly, averaging 173.252 USD/1000 Cub m from Dec 2002 (Median) to 2018, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 319.803 USD/1000 Cub m in 2011 and a record low of 69.213 USD/1000 Cub m in 2002. Brazil Average Reference Price: Natural Gas: USD: Rio de Janeiro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Petroleum Agency. The data is categorized under Brazil Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table BR.RBG007: Average Reference Price: Natural Gas.

In 2021, average price of unleaded gasoline (95 RON) in Ireland stood at **** euros per liter. Between 2000 and 2021, figures increased by ** euros cents per liter, peaking at **** euros per liter in 2012. Prices reached the lowest in 2002, at **** euros per liter.

Vietnam VN: Pump Price for Gasoline: USD per Liter data was reported at 0.800 USD in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.040 USD for 2014. Vietnam VN: Pump Price for Gasoline: USD per Liter data is updated yearly, averaging 0.670 USD from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2016, with 11 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.150 USD in 2012 and a record low of 0.340 USD in 2002. Vietnam VN: Pump Price for Gasoline: USD per Liter data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.World Bank.WDI: Transportation. Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.; ; German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ).; Median;

Tunisia: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 0.73 dollars, a decline from 0.91 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Tunisia from 1991 to 2016 is 0.7 dollars. The minimum value, 0.29 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 0.96 dollars was recorded in 2008.

Angola: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 0.97 dollars, an increase from 0.76 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Angola from 1998 to 2016 is 0.53 dollars. The minimum value, 0.19 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 0.97 dollars was recorded in 2016.

In 2021, the average price of unleaded gasoline (95 RON) amounted to **** euros per liter in Luxembourg. In the period of consideration, figures peaked in 2012, when it reached **** euros per liter. On the other hand, the lowest average price was registered in 2002, unleaded gasoline was then **** euros per liter.

The average annual price of diesel fuel in Germany tended to rise between 1950 and 2025. The price increase has increased significantly since 2020 in particular, only to fall again slightly from 2023. As of April 2025, the average diesel price was roughly 166.3 cents.

Costa Rica: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 0.98 dollars, a decline from 1.44 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2002 to 2016 is 1.1 dollars. The minimum value, 0.64 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 1.57 dollars was recorded in 2012.

Japan: Gasoline prices at the pump, in dollars per liter: The latest value from 2016 is 1.06 dollars, a decline from 1.38 dollars in 2014. In comparison, the world average is 0.98 dollars, based on data from 165 countries. Historically, the average for Japan from 1995 to 2016 is 1.28 dollars. The minimum value, 0.91 dollars, was reached in 2002 while the maximum of 2 dollars was recorded in 2012.

After easing from a high of **** euros per liter in 2012, the price of diesel fuel in Belgium increased from 2016 to 2019, eventually reaching **** euros per liter. 2002 and 2003 saw the lowest price this century, when diesel fuel was available for an average price of ** euro cents per liter. In 2021, diesel fuel price stood at **** euros per liter. Diesel prices in neighboring landsTransport companies crossing through Belgium’s nearest neighbors may want to consider where their drivers refuel vehicles, driving straight through Belgium where possible. Diesel fuel was available for an average of *** euros per liter in the Netherlands during 2018, and **** euros per liter in France during 2017. Operations with a large fleet of trucks could save significant sums by filling up in Germany, with the average price of diesel sitting at **** euro cents as of 2018.Diesel vehicles on the decline Diesel vehicles were once a favorite of European drivers, but environmental concerns and regulatory changes have triggered a shift in recent years. Between 2013 and 2017, the share of new passenger cars with diesel engines fell steeply across Europe. In Germany, shares dropped by approximately ** percent during this period to ** percent. This decline in popularity also had an impact on prices.