Gas prices are trending downward but regional costs still vary by $2.46 per gallon, depending on where you fill up for weekend drives.

The Strait of Hormuz blockade triggered a 43.6% gas price surge in May 2026, devastating household budgets and forcing millions to cut driving.

Iran conflict pushes gas prices up 55 percent from pre-war baseline while Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies.

May 2026 saw gas prices spike to $4.56 per gallon, but the trajectory shifted by month's end as geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz fueled the surge.

California drivers pay $5.89–$5.98 per gallon while Indiana fills up for $3.41–$3.55—a $2.38–$2.57 spread driven by refinery capacity, state taxes, and fuel regulations.

National gas prices peaked at $4.56 per gallon on Memorial Day 2026, while a $2.60 state-to-state gap created a two-tiered fuel economy.

Drivers in California are paying the most for gasoline in America right now, with a state average of $5.98 per gallon as of June 4, 2026 — nearly $2.

If you're checking gas prices near you in late May 2026, here's the short answer: you're paying a lot more than you did a year ago, but slightly less than...

As of June 2026, New York City drivers are paying an average of $4.45 to $4.51 per gallon for gasoline—about $0.30 more than the national average of $4.