Gas Prices Today May 2: Check latest rates in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania

Gas prices are on the rise again. The national average has jumped 27 cents in just one week. This brings the average to $4.433 on May 2, 2026. This is the highest gas prices have been in four years. Oil prices are also above $100 per barrel. The S...

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Gas Prices Today May 2: Check latest rates in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania
Gas Prices Today May 2, 2026: Following nearly two weeks of declines, gas prices are climbing again, with the national average up 27 cents in a single week. The national average for gas prices rose to $4.433 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from $4.392 on Friday, May 1, 2026, according to the AAA Fuel Prices website, marking a day-over-day increase.

As of April 30, 2026, oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel with no indication of when the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, the outlet revealed. Gas prices have reached their highest level in four years, last seen in late July 2022.


Here are the gas price averages (per gallon) for the top 5 US states by population (Saturday, May 2, 2026)




GAS Price Today in California

In California, the current price of regular fuel is $6.088, mid-grade $6.311, premium $6.505, and diesel $7.508, according to the AAA Fuel Prices website.

Gas Price Today in Texas

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The AAA Fuel Prices data says that in Texas, the current price of regular fuel is $3.914, mid-grade $4.378, premium $4.747, and diesel $4.993.

GAS Price Today in Florida

In Florida, regular fuel is priced at $4.340 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.780, premium at $5.107, and diesel at $5.403.

GAS Price Today in New York

In New York, regular fuel is priced at $4.426 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.889, premium at $5.289, and diesel at $5.938.

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GAS Price Today in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, regular fuel is priced at $4.502 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.897, premium at $5.274, and diesel at $5.984.
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