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Gasoline and EV Charging prices are on the rise once again,* according to the latest data from AAA and the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
“Gas prices are going up again, as the future of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains uncertain. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 5 cents overnight to $3.84 after steadily dropping since late May. Crude oil prices are currently in the $70 per barrel range but could rise if volatility lingers along the Strait of Hormuz,” AAA said in a release today.**
Quick Look or Wince at Trumpoline err Gasoline Prices
- Today’s National Average: $3.846
- One Week Ago: $3.838
- One Month Ago: $4.161
- One Year Ago: $3.163
Oil Market Hormuz Undercurrents and Minefields
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $3.08 to $73.52 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 3 million barrels from the previous week. At 411.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are ~6% below the five-year average for this time of year.
Energy Information Administration Best Guess Given Trump Whims?
The latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) show gasoline demand decreased last week from 9.13 million b/d to 8.84 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 214 million barrels to 212.1 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels per day. However, two days ago EIA said “Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased following the June 18 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran to end a months-long conflict and reopen the strait. EIA now expects worldwide crude oil production and trade flows to rebound to near pre-conflict levels by year’s end, with most previously shut in production returning online by the first quarter of 2027. EIA forecasts that more oil production globally will lower crude oil and gasoline prices, with the U.S. average retail gasoline prices averaging about $3.60 per gallon (gal) in the second half of this year, down from $4.48/gal in May….
“Lower crude oil prices will contribute to a drop in U.S. retail gasoline prices, with EIA’s forecast showing 3Q26 averages declining to $3.80/gal from $4.21/gal in 2Q26. Although tight gasoline inventories keep refiners’ margins elevated in the near term, we expect rebuilding stocks and the end of the summer demand season to narrow those margins and push prices even lower to about $3.40/gal in 4Q26, with the annual average falling below $3.10/gal in 2027,” EIA said.
EV or Electric Charging
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station went up by one cent this past week to 42 cents.
State of the States
- The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are Hawaii ($5.46), California ($5.38), Washington ($4.99), Alaska ($4.69), Nevada ($4.55), Oregon ($4.53), New York ($4.06), Illinois ($4.05), Washington, DC ($4.05), and Idaho ($3.99).
- The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Indiana ($3.21), Oklahoma ($3.40), Texas ($3.41), Mississippi ($3.43), Kentucky ($3.45), Tennessee ($3.46), Louisiana ($3.46), Arkansas ($3.47), Kansas ($3.47), and Iowa ($3.48).
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**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.”
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
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Gasoline and EV Charging prices are on the rise once again,* according to the latest data from AAA and the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
“Gas prices are going up again, as the future of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains uncertain. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline went up 5 cents overnight to $3.84 after steadily dropping since late May. Crude oil prices are currently in the $70 per barrel range but could rise if volatility lingers along the Strait of Hormuz,” AAA said in a release today.**
Quick Look or Wince at Trumpoline err Gasoline Prices
Oil Market Hormuz Undercurrents and Minefields
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, WTI rose $3.08 to $73.52 a barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 3 million barrels from the previous week. At 411.4 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are ~6% below the five-year average for this time of year.
Energy Information Administration Best Guess Given Trump Whims?
The latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) show gasoline demand decreased last week from 9.13 million b/d to 8.84 million. Total domestic gasoline supply decreased from 214 million barrels to 212.1 million. Gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.7 million barrels per day. However, two days ago EIA said “Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased following the June 18 memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran to end a months-long conflict and reopen the strait. EIA now expects worldwide crude oil production and trade flows to rebound to near pre-conflict levels by year’s end, with most previously shut in production returning online by the first quarter of 2027. EIA forecasts that more oil production globally will lower crude oil and gasoline prices, with the U.S. average retail gasoline prices averaging about $3.60 per gallon (gal) in the second half of this year, down from $4.48/gal in May….
“Lower crude oil prices will contribute to a drop in U.S. retail gasoline prices, with EIA’s forecast showing 3Q26 averages declining to $3.80/gal from $4.21/gal in 2Q26. Although tight gasoline inventories keep refiners’ margins elevated in the near term, we expect rebuilding stocks and the end of the summer demand season to narrow those margins and push prices even lower to about $3.40/gal in 4Q26, with the annual average falling below $3.10/gal in 2027,” EIA said.
EV or Electric Charging
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station went up by one cent this past week to 42 cents.
State of the States
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**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.”
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.