US Gasoline Price
US Regular Gasoline Retail Price — Historical Chart
$3.935/gal
▲ 30.17% YoYAug 2026
All-Time High
$4.844/gal
All-Time Low
$0.885/gal
Data Since
1990
Source: FRED / EIAShaded = NBER recessions
Average US retail price of regular gasoline in USD per gallon (weekly, all formulations). The most politically visible consumer price in America. Every recession, supply shock, and geopolitical event since 1990 is reflected in this chart.