The average price of self-service gasoline in the United States stands at $4.085 per gallon as of August 31, 2026, with diesel priced at $5.652 per gallon. This marks a notable spread of $1.567 between the two fuel types.
Over the past six weeks, gasoline prices have seen a slight increase of 2.1% compared to the oldest week in the observed period, fluctuating between a minimum of $4.001 and a maximum of $4.096 per gallon.
Across the nation, fuel prices vary significantly. California leads with the highest gasoline price at $5.450 per gallon, followed by Chicago at $4.348 and New York at $4.085. On the other end of the spectrum, Texas offers the cheapest gasoline at $3.581 per gallon, with Florida at $3.786 and Ohio at $3.981.
These figures are sourced from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), providing a clear snapshot of the current fuel price landscape in the United States.
