The latest data from American Automobile Association (AAA) shows the US national average price for regular gasoline at $4.533 per gallon as of May 19, 2026. After a brief dip earlier in the week, prices have edged up again, indicating that the recent pause in upward movement has been short-lived for drivers across much of the country.
While day-to-day changes may seem modest, fuel costs remain well above what many regions experienced earlier this spring. Clear regional differences continue to shape the market, with West Coast and non-contiguous states posting the highest prices, while parts of the South and Midwest remain comparatively affordable for drivers.
California remains the most expensive gasoline market in the United States. As of May 19:
Gas price today in Texas
Texas continues to be among the most affordable large states for fuel. Current averages in the Lone Star State:
Florida’s fuel prices sit below the national average, offering some relief for drivers:
New York drivers are paying more than the national average. Fuel averages in the Empire State are:
Gas price today in Washington
Washington remains one of the costliest fuel markets outside California. As of May 19:
Hawaii’s geographic isolation keeps it among the highest-priced markets nationwide:
Oklahoma stands out as one of the most affordable states for drivers:
AAA’s state data demonstrates that West Coast, Pacific and non-contiguous states consistently report the highest pumps prices, while Southern and Midwestern states tend to remain more affordable. For example:
While day-to-day changes may seem modest, fuel costs remain well above what many regions experienced earlier this spring. Clear regional differences continue to shape the market, with West Coast and non-contiguous states posting the highest prices, while parts of the South and Midwest remain comparatively affordable for drivers.
Gas price today in California
California remains the most expensive gasoline market in the United States. As of May 19:
- Regular gasoline: $6.146 per gallon
- Mid-grade: $6.380
- Premium: $6.569
- Diesel: $7.415
Gas price today in Texas
Texas continues to be among the most affordable large states for fuel. Current averages in the Lone Star State:
- Regular gasoline: $3.994
- Mid-grade: $4.456
- Premium: $4.824
- Diesel: $5.013
Gas price today in Florida
Florida’s fuel prices sit below the national average, offering some relief for drivers:
- Regular gasoline: $4.430
- Mid-grade: $4.900
- Premium: $5.232
- Diesel: $5.383
Gas price today in New York
New York drivers are paying more than the national average. Fuel averages in the Empire State are:
- Regular gasoline: $4.611
- Mid-grade: $5.096
- Premium: $5.497
- Diesel: $5.940
Gas price today in Washington
Washington remains one of the costliest fuel markets outside California. As of May 19:
- Regular gasoline: $5.785
- Mid-grade: $6.033
- Premium: $6.294
- Diesel: $6.776
Gas price today in Hawaii
Hawaii’s geographic isolation keeps it among the highest-priced markets nationwide:
- Regular gasoline: $5.649
- Mid-grade: $5.910
- Premium: $6.157
- Diesel: $7.149
Gas price today in Oklahoma
Oklahoma stands out as one of the most affordable states for drivers:
- Regular gasoline: $4.049
- Mid-grade: $4.451
- Premium: $4.751
- Diesel: $5.060
Broader trends shaping fuel costs
AAA’s state data demonstrates that West Coast, Pacific and non-contiguous states consistently report the highest pumps prices, while Southern and Midwestern states tend to remain more affordable. For example:
- Georgia: Regular $3.999
- Mississippi: Regular $3.998
- Louisiana: Regular $4.026
