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The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 8 cents since last week to $4.16, according to the latest data published by AAA. The last time the national average reached that price was in early August of 2022.*
“Crude oil prices remain high, even as they’ve fluctuated in recent days following the announcement of a 2-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The price for a barrel of crude dropped below $100 but then rose again, highlighting the volatility of oil markets and fluidity of geopolitical events,” AAA said in a release.**
Rising Gasoline Prices at a Wince – 9 April 2026
- Today’s National Average: $4.166
- One Week Ago: $4.081
- One Month Ago: $3.478
- One Year Ago: $3.235
Oil Market Hormuz Undercurrents and Minefields
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI fell $18.54 to settle at $94.41 a barrel. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports crude oil inventories increased by 3.1 million barrels from the previous week. At 464.7 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 2% above the five-year average for this time of year.
EV Charging
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 41 cents.
State of the States
Gasoline
- The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($5.92), Hawaii ($5.63), Washington ($5.40), Oregon ($5.01), Nevada ($5.01), Arizona ($4.73), Alaska ($4.64), Illinois ($4.42), Idaho ($4.32), and Washington, DC ($4.29).
- The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Oklahoma ($3.47), Kansas ($3.48), North Dakota ($3.60), Nebraska ($3.62), Arkansas ($3.65), Missouri ($3.66), South Dakota ($3.69), Iowa ($3.69), Minnesota ($3.74), and Georgia ($3.74).
Electric Charging Kilowatt Hour Costs
- The nation’s top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are West Virginia (53 cents), Hawaii (51 cents), Alaska (49 cents), New Hampshire (47 cents), Louisiana (47 cents), California (46 cents), South Carolina (46 cents), New Jersey (45 cents), Arkansas (44 cents), and Nevada (43 cents).
- The nation’s top 10 least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are Kansas (29 cents), Missouri (32 cents), Utah (32 cents), Nebraska (33 cents), Maryland (33 cents), Iowa (34 cents), South Dakota (35 cents), Vermont (35 cents), Delaware (37 cents), and New Mexico (37 cents).
*AutoInformed on
- AAA – National Gasoline Prices Hit Four Year High!
- AAA – Regular Gasoline Prices Up $1 in a Month
- Revised Auto Forecasts Assume Slight Iranian War Effects?
- Trump Slump Forecast – February 26 New Vehicle Sales Drop
- U.S. Jobs – Trump Slump Continues
**About AAA
Started in 1902 by automotive enthusiasts who wanted to chart a path for better roads in America and advocate for safe mobility, AAA has transformed into one of North America’s largest membership organizations. Today, AAA says it delivers exceptional roadside assistance, helps travelers plan their dream vacations and adventures, offers exclusive member discounts and benefits, and provides trusted financial and insurance services – all to enhance the life journey of our 65+ million members across North America, including nearly 58 million in the United States. To learn more about all AAA offers or become a member, visit AAA.com. Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.
Council on Foreign Relations:
“Although negotiations for a more permanent agreement are scheduled for April 10 in Islamabad, Pakistan, some experts are skeptical the talks will lead to substantive, long-term change. “There has been no regime change in Iran, the current leadership is not any less radical than their predecessors, the Iranians still have the ability to menace their neighbors, and Iran has leverage over the Strait of Hormuz when it did not before the war began,” Steven A. Cook, Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies, told CFR. “I don’t see how negotiations will change this reality.”