US travelers hoping to reach their destinations by car this summer are finding modest relief at the pump.
The national average for a gallon of gasoline fell 18 cents over the past week to $4.24. This marks the second consecutive weekly decline. However, with prolonged instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and its reopening timeline, this will likely prevent any steep drops in crude oil prices, especially as seasonal demand intensifies.
Data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) and AAA Gas Prices reveals stark regional disparities. California leads the nation’s most expensive markets at $5.97 per gallon, followed closely by Washington ($5.66) and Hawaii ($5.62). Rounding out the top ten highest-priced areas are Alaska ($5.21), Oregon ($5.16), Nevada ($5.09), Illinois ($4.66), Arizona ($4.62), Idaho ($4.57), and Washington, D.C. ($4.51).
Drivers in the Midwest and South are seeing the lowest prices. Indiana registers the cheapest fuel in the country at $3.55 per gallon. Other low-cost states include Texas ($3.72), Oklahoma ($3.74), Louisiana ($3.79), South Carolina ($3.81), Mississippi ($3.81), Tennessee ($3.84), Georgia ($3.85), Kansas ($3.85), and North Carolina ($3.85).
Meanwhile, the cost of alternative energy remains steady; the national average for public electric vehicle charging remained unchanged this past week at 41 cents per kilowatt-hour.
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