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22 June 2026

Gas prices in the United States: national average at $4.052 per gallon

Gas prices in the United States average $4.052 per gallon, with diesel at $5.059. Regional prices vary widely, from $3.432 in Texas to $5.554 in California.

The average price of gas in the United States is $4.052 per gallon, while diesel costs $5.059, according to the latest data. The spread between the two fuels is $1.007 per gallon.

Prices have remained steady compared to last week, with no significant changes reported for either gas or diesel.

Regionally, prices vary widely across the country. California has the highest gas prices at $5.554 per gallon, followed by New York at $4.190. On the lower end, Texas offers the cheapest gas at $3.432 per gallon, with Florida close behind at $3.739.

These figures are based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Florence Wright

Florence Wright, Glasgow native with an editorial-minimal aesthetic, rerouted a social feed to live-cover a Pollok Park remembrance event, prioritising human detail over algorithmic reach. Promotes clarity, humane framing and local resonance; keeps an archive of Polaroids from neighbourhood gatherings as a personal emblem.