National gas prices fall to $3.11 as demand dips, inventories rise heading into fall

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline has dropped to $3.11, down from $3.16 last week, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). The decline comes as gasoline demand falls to a four-month low and inventories rise heading into the colder months.

With the third quarter of 2025 ending in higher fuel supplies and the industry’s transition from summer-grade to winter-grade gasoline, analysts say motorists could see even lower prices at the pump in the coming weeks.

Today’s national average stands at $3.110, compared with $3.159 a week ago, $3.193 a month ago, and $3.204 a year ago.

According to EIA data, gasoline demand rose slightly to 8.91 million barrels per day (b/d) from 8.51 million b/d the previous week, while total domestic gasoline supply fell from 220.7 million barrels to 219.1 million barrels. Gasoline production increased, averaging 9.8 million barrels per day.

Oil Market Dynamics

At the close of Wednesday’s trading session, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil rose 82 cents to settle at $62.55 per barrel. The EIA also reported that U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 3.7 million barrels, bringing total stocks to 420.3 million barrels, about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.

EV Charging Costs

The national average cost of electricity at public EV charging stations remained unchanged at 36 cents per kilowatt hour this week, according to EIA data.

State-by-State Gas Prices

The nation’s most expensive gasoline markets are:

1. California – $4.66

2. Washington – $4.50

3. Hawaii – $4.47

4. Oregon – $4.12

5. Nevada – $3.90

6. Alaska – $3.86

7. Arizona – $3.50

8. Idaho – $3.48

9. Utah – $3.38

10. Pennsylvania – $3.28

The least expensive gasoline markets are:

1. Oklahoma – $2.60

2. Mississippi – $2.67

3. Arkansas – $2.69

4. Louisiana – $2.70

5. Texas – $2.70

6. Tennessee – $2.72

7. Wisconsin – $2.74

8. Kentucky – $2.76

9. Missouri – $2.76

10. Alabama – $2.76

Electric Charging Costs by State

The most expensive states for public EV charging per kilowatt hour are:

1. West Virginia – 53¢

2. Alaska – 50¢

3. Hawaii – 46¢

4. South Carolina – 44¢

5. Alabama – 43¢

6. New Hampshire – 43¢

7. Arkansas – 43¢

8. Louisiana – 42¢

9. Montana – 42¢

10. Wisconsin – 42¢

The least expensive states for EV charging are:

1. Kansas – 26¢

2. Missouri – 27¢

3. Maryland – 28¢

4. Nebraska – 28¢

5. Utah – 28¢

6. Delaware – 32¢

7. Vermont – 32¢

8. North Carolina – 32¢

9. Iowa – 33¢

10. Colorado – 33¢

Drivers can find real-time gas and EV charging prices along their routes using the AAA TripTik Travel Planner.