Gas Prices Today, March 23, 2026: Fuel prices show mixed trend across California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York; check here

Gas Prices Today: Oil prices fell roughly 10% to a one-week low on Monday after US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay on potential military strikes targeting Iranian power facilities, reported Reuters. The decision followed what he described as constructive talks aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East, just hours before a deadline that had raised fears of further escalation in the ongoing four-week conflict.

Despite a decline in oil prices, fuel costs continue to show a mixed trend across California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida, and New York. Meanwhile, the national average retail price for a gallon of regular gasoline stood at $3.956 on Monday (March 23, 2026), according to AAA.

Here are the gas price averages (per gallon) for the top 5 US states by population (Monday, March 23, 2026):


California

In California, the current price of regular fuel is $5.790, mid-grade $6.007, premium $6.206, and diesel $6.937, according to AAA Fuel Prices website.

Texas

In Texas, the current price of regular fuel is $3.624, mid-grade $4.099, premium $4.476, and diesel $4.939.

Florida

In Florida, regular fuel is priced at $3.934 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.365, premium at $4.697, and diesel at $5.515.

New York

In New York, regular fuel is priced at $3.855 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.341, premium at $4.733, and diesel at $5.531.

Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, regular fuel is priced at $3.943 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.359, premium at $4.747, and diesel at $5.668.