July Fuel Update: Prices Jump for the First Time in Two Months

As the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapses, so do the gas prices.

Faith Howell・Associate Editor

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July 14, 2026

Graphic showing the U.S. average gasoline price rising to $3.82 per gallon after eight weeks of declines, with regional fuel price comparisons and GasBuddy data dated July 14, 2026. — U.S. gasoline prices reversed an eight-week slide, climbing to a national average of $3.82 per gallon as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions put upward pressure on fuel costs across most of the country.
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The national average price for gasoline in the U.S. has risen by 10.3 cents over the past week to $4.85 per gallon, according to data from GasBuddy.
This week's increase marks the end of an eight-week trend of declining prices, influenced by rising oil costs following renewed conflicts between the U.S. and Iran.
Current prices are 71.0 cents higher than the previous year but have decreased by 21.2 cents compared to the prior month.

*Summarized by AI

U.S Regional Gasoline Prices as of July 14, 2026

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 for fuel has risen 10.3 cents over the last week and stands at $4.85 per gallon.

This is down 21.2 cents per gallon from a month ago and 71.0 cents higher per gallon higher than a year ago.

“The national average price of gasoline has seen its first weekly increase since May 11, snapping a streak of eight straight weekly declines, with prices climbing in nearly four out of five states,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “The turnaround comes as oil prices have surged following the collapse of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and the start of new attacks, with oil jumping another 4% in Sunday evening trading, an ominous sign that could bring additional gas and diesel price increases in the week ahead. While the pace of increases doesn’t yet appear likely to match what motorists experienced in March and April, fresh Ukrainian attacks on additional Russian refineries will only add to the pressure, keeping supplies of refined products tight even as the situation remains fluid.”

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

East Coast: $3.77
Midwest: $3.66
Gulf Coast: $3.42
Rocky Mountain: $3.82
West Coast: $4.83

Here are the top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, according to AAA data:

State	Regular
Indiana	$3.21
Texas	$3.41
Oklahoma	$3.42
Mississippi	$3.44
Louisiana	$3.46
Kansas	$3.47
Arkansas	$3.48
Tennessee	$3.48
Alabama	$3.49
Arkansas	$3.48

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