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Gas Prices Drop Again as Spring Travel Slows: Where It’s Cheapest

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As spring break winds down across the U.S., gas prices are continuing to slide. The national average dropped five cents over the past week to $3.167 per gallon, driven by softer demand and relatively low crude oil prices.

This week’s decline comes despite a slight uptick in fuel demand. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gasoline consumption rose from 8.42 million to 8.46 million barrels per day, while supply dropped from 236 million to 234 million barrels.

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Here’s how the national average compares to recent weeks:

  • Today: $3.167
  • One week ago: $3.222
  • One month ago: $3.078
  • One year ago: $3.660

Despite modest fluctuations in supply and demand, crude oil prices remain low by historical standards. On Wednesday, WTI crude closed at $62.47 a barrel, with U.S. crude oil inventories sitting about 6% below the five-year seasonal average.

Where Gas Is Most and Least Expensive

Some states continue to face significantly higher prices, while others benefit from far lower rates at the pump.

Most Expensive Gas Markets:

  1. California – $4.85
  2. Hawaii – $4.51
  3. Washington – $4.33
  4. Oregon – $3.96
  5. Nevada – $3.91
  6. Alaska – $3.65
  7. Illinois – $3.39
  8. Arizona – $3.36
  9. Pennsylvania – $3.36
  10. Idaho – $3.34

Least Expensive Gas Markets:

  1. Mississippi – $2.70
  2. Tennessee – $2.70
  3. Texas – $2.73
  4. Oklahoma – $2.73
  5. South Carolina – $2.74
  6. Louisiana – $2.76
  7. Kentucky – $2.78
  8. Alabama – $2.78
  9. Arkansas – $2.79
  10. Kansas – $2.84

EV Charging Prices Hold Steady

For electric vehicle drivers, the national average cost at public charging stations held steady at 34 cents per kilowatt hour.

Most Expensive States for Public EV Charging:

  1. Hawaii – 55¢
  2. Alaska – 47¢
  3. West Virginia – 47¢
  4. Montana – 45¢
  5. South Carolina – 43¢
  6. Tennessee – 42¢
  7. Idaho – 41¢
  8. Kentucky – 41¢
  9. Louisiana – 40¢
  10. New Hampshire – 40¢

Least Expensive States for Public EV Charging:

  1. Kansas – 22¢
  2. Missouri – 25¢
  3. Iowa – 26¢
  4. North Dakota – 26¢
  5. Delaware – 27¢
  6. Nebraska – 28¢
  7. Utah – 29¢
  8. Texas – 30¢
  9. Maryland – 30¢
  10. Vermont – 31¢

Drivers looking to compare fuel and EV charging costs along their route can use the AAA TripTik Travel Planner to stay updated on price changes.

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