Gas Prices Today: New Week Begins With Higher Pump Prices
Gas prices began the new week at elevated levels, with the national average gasoline price hitting $4.55 per gallon as of May 7, 2026.

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Gas prices began the new week at elevated levels, with the national average gasoline price hitting $4.55 per gallon as of May 7, 2026.
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Gas prices jumped 25 cents for the second consecutive week, with the national average hitting $4.55 per gallon as of May 7, 2026.
Yes, Monday commuters are paying significantly more for gas in May 2026. The national average gas price reached $4.
As of May 9, 2026, Ohio gas prices are averaging $4.86 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, putting the state among the most expensive in the nation.
As of May 11, 2026, Florida’s average gas price stands at approximately $4.46 per gallon based on the most recent data from early May.
Gas prices in Texas hit $4.09 per gallon for regular unleaded as of May 6, 2026, marking a 24-cent jump from the previous week and representing the…
On May 11, 2026, California’s average gasoline price for regular unleaded fuel stands at $6.16 per gallon—a dramatic reminder of how isolated California’s…
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