April 10, 2026 - WASHINGTON, DC  – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 8 cents since last week to $4.16. The last time the national average reached that price was in early August of 2022. Crude oil prices remain high, even as they’ve fluctuated in recent days following the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The price for a barrel of crude dropped below $100 but then rose again, highlighting the volatility of oil markets and fluidity of geopolitical events. 

Today’s National Average: $4.166 

One Week Ago: $4.081 

One Month Ago: $3.478 

One Year Ago: $3.235 

According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline demand decreased last week from 8.68 million b/d to 8.56 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 240.9 million barrels to 239.3 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.4 million barrels per day. 

Oil Market Dynamics 

At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell $18.54 to settle at $94.41 a barrel. The EIA reports crude oil inventories increased by 3.1 million barrels from the previous week. At 464.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 2% above the five-year average for this time of year. 

EV Charging 

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 41 cents. 

State Stats 

Gas 

The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($5.92), Hawaii ($5.63), Washington ($5.40), Oregon ($5.01), Nevada ($5.01), Arizona ($4.73), Alaska ($4.64), Illinois ($4.42), Idaho ($4.32), and Washington, DC ($4.29). 

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Oklahoma ($3.47), Kansas ($3.48), North Dakota ($3.60), Nebraska ($3.62), Arkansas ($3.65), Missouri ($3.66), South Dakota ($3.69), Iowa ($3.69), Minnesota ($3.74), and Georgia ($3.74). 

Electric 

The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (49 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), Louisiana (47 cents), California (46 cents), South Carolina (46 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Arkansas (44 cents), and Nevada (43 cents). 

The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (29 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Utah (32 cents), Nebraska (33 cents), Maryland (33 cents), Iowa (34 cents), South Dakota (35 cents), Vermont (35 cents), Delaware (37 cents), and New Mexico (37 cents). 

Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner. 

Source: AAA