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July 2025 Fuel Update: Prices Edge Up

Gas prices inch up in two different regions in light of Trump trade deal.

July 23, 2025
A chart with EIA data shows a drop in U.S gas prices. Next to it, a chart breaks down the prices by region.

The Midwest and the Gulf Coast regions saw an increase in gas prices this week. 

Photo: EIA/Automotive Fleet

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U.S Regional Gasoline Prices as of July 7, 2025

A chart with EIA data shows a drop in U.S gas prices. Next to it, a chart breaks down the prices by region.

All regions continue to see a decline in gas prices. 

Photo: EIA/Automotive Fleet

For the second week in a row, national gas prices have fallen. The current national cost of gas stands at $3.13, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Prices year-over-year are down by 36 cents.

According to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country, the national average is down 1.1 cents from a month ago and 37.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

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Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said he expects gas prices to continue to fall. He noted that “Nearly every state saw average gas prices decline for the second straight week, even as the nation celebrated July 4 with the lowest national average for Independence Day since 2020. That downward momentum may continue, as OPEC’s weekend decision to boost production by a larger-than-expected 548,000 barrels per day in August adds further pressure to oil prices — potentially accelerating supply builds. If tensions in the Middle East remain contained and the Gulf is spared from major hurricanes, the odds are improving that the national average could dip below $3 per gallon later this summer, but in the meantime, we could see the national average falling to its lowest summer level since the pandemic.”

Here’s a look at prices by region according to EIA data, as of July 7:

  • East Coast: $3.02

  • Midwest: $2.98

  • Gulf Coast: $2.66

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.13

  • West Coast: $4.08

The national average has seen a decline since the easing of tensions in the Middle East and is expected to continue its decline. All regions saw a decline in gas prices. 

Here's a look at the top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, according to AAA data:

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 Rank 

 State 

 Regular 

 1

Mississippi 

$2.71

 2

Oklahoma

$2.76

 3

Louisiana

$2.78

 4

Alabama

$2.78

 5

Texas 

$2.80

 6

Arkansas

$2.81

 7

Tennessee

$2.82

 8

Kentucky

$2.86

 9

Missouri

$2.86

Mississippi remains the top spot for the lower gas prices per gallon, with Oklahoma second.

U.S Regional Gasoline Prices as of July 14, 2025

A chart with EIA data shows a drop in U.S gas prices. Next to it, a chart breaks down the prices by region.

All regions besides the Midwest continue to see a decline in gas prices. 

Photo: EIA/Automotive Fleet

For the second week in a row, national gas prices have fallen. The current national cost of gas stands at $3.13, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Prices year-over-year are down by 36 cents.

According to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country, the national average is down 1.1 cents from a month ago and 37.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said gas prices may to continue to fall. “Nearly every state saw average gas prices decline for the second straight week, even as the nation celebrated July 4 with the lowest national average for Independence Day since 2020,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “That downward momentum may continue, as OPEC’s weekend decision to boost production by a larger-than-expected 548,000 barrels per day in August adds further pressure to oil prices — potentially accelerating supply builds. If tensions in the Middle East remain contained and the Gulf is spared from major hurricanes, the odds are improving that the national average could dip below $3 per gallon later this summer, but in the meantime, we could see the national average falling to its lowest summer level since the pandemic.”

Here’s a look at prices by region according to EIA data, as of July 14:

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  • East Coast: $2.98

  • Midwest: $3.03

  • Gulf Coast: $2.73

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.13

  • West Coast: $4.04

The national average has seen a decline and is more than likely expected to continue its decline. All regions besides the Midwest saw a decline in gas prices.

Here's a look at the top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, according to AAA data:

 Rank 

 State 

 Regular 

 1

Mississippi 

$2.71

 2

Oklahoma

$2.76

 3

Alabama

$2.75

 4

Louisiana

$2.78

 5

Texas 

$2.78

 6

Tennessee

$2.79

 7

Arkansas

$2.81

 8

South Carolina

$2.84

 9

Missouri

$2.85

 10

Kentucky

$2.86

 Mississippi remains the top spot for the lowest gas prices per gallon, with Oklahoma second.

U.S Regional Gasoline Prices as of July 21, 2025

A chart with EIA data shows a drop in U.S gas prices. Next to it, a chart breaks down the prices by region.

The Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions saw an increase in gas prices this week. 

Photo: EIA/Automotive Fleet

For the third week in a row, national gas prices have fallen. The current national cost of gas stands at $3.12, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Prices year-over-year are down by 35 cents.

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According to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country, the national average is down 11.5 cents from a month ago and 37.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said he doesn’t expect much change come August. “The national average price of gasoline slipped slightly over the last week, falling alongside oil, which dropped more than $2 per barrel. However, a few states — including Florida, Nebraska, and Indiana — bucked the trend, posting double-digit increases per gallon. These areas are prone to a phenomenon known as price cycling, where prices can spike and plunge every couple of weeks even if wholesale costs remain mostly unchanged. While I don’t expect major movement in the national average as we approach August, states impacted by price cycling will likely continue to experience more volatile price swings, while others will see relative stability.”

Here’s a look at prices by region according to EIA data, as of July 21:

  • East Coast: $3.01

  • Midwest: $2.97

  • Gulf Coast: $2.74

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.14

  • West Coast: $4.02

All regions besides the Rocky Mountains and the East Coast saw a decline in gas prices. 

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Here's a look at the top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, according to AAA data:

 Rank 

 State 

 Regular 

 1

Mississippi 

$2.71

 2

Oklahoma

$2.76

 3

Texas

$2.76

 4

Louisiana 

$2.78

 5

Arkansas

$2.78

 6

Alabama

$2.79

 7

Tennessee

$2.79

 8

South Carolina

$2.83

 9

Missouri

$2.86

  Mississippi remains the top spot for the lowest gas prices per gallon, with Oklahoma remaining second.

U.S Regional Gasoline Prices as of July 28, 2025

National gas prices are going against recent decline trends, rising 0.9 cents in comparison to a week ago. The current national cost of gas stands at $3.12, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Prices year-over-year are down by 35 cents.

According to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country, the national average is down 6.5 cents from a month ago and 37.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

“It’s been another relatively quiet week for average gas prices, with most states seeing modest or slight declines, while a handful of price cycling states experienced the most noticeable fluctuations,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Oil prices continue to hover in the mid-to-upper $60s, and with gasoline demand starting to ease as we head into August, we could see prices gradually decline as we approach Labor Day. That said, this is also the time of year when the tropics begin to stir, so we’ll be keeping a close eye on hurricane activity that could disrupt supply and shift the outlook.”

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Here’s a look at prices by region according to EIA data, as of July 28:

  • East Coast: $3.00

  • Midwest: $3.01

  • Gulf Coast: $2.75

  • Rocky Mountain: $3.12

  • West Coast: $3.96

All regions besides the Midwest and the Gulf Coast saw a decline in gas prices. 

Here's a look at the top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, according to AAA data:

 Rank 

 State 

 Regular 

 1

Mississippi 

$2.70

 2

Louisiana

$2.77

 3

Tennesse

$2.77

 4

Oklahoma

$2.77

 5

Texas 

$2.78

 6

Alabama

$2.78

 7

Arkansas

$2.79

 8

South Carolina

$2.83

 9

Missouri

$2.84

10

Kansas

$2.85

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