Gas prices today May 26: Check daily average rates in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Washington, Hawaii, Oklahoma and more

The latest data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) shows the US national average price for regular gasoline at $4.491 per gallon as of May 26, 2026. After reaching elevated levels during the Memorial Day travel period, fuel prices remain near multi-year seasonal highs, although the national average has edged slightly lower compared to the previous week.

AAA recently noted that Memorial Day weekend gasoline prices climbed to their highest levels in four years, reflecting strong seasonal demand, tighter fuel inventories in some regions and continued pressure in crude oil and refining markets.

Regional differences remain significant across the country. West Coast states and non-contiguous markets continue to report the highest fuel prices nationwide, while much of the South and Midwest remains comparatively cheaper for drivers.

Gas price today in California

California continues to hold the highest average gasoline prices in the country. As of May 26, statewide averages are:

• Regular gasoline: $6.109 per gallon
  
• Mid-grade: $6.328
  
• Premium: $6.525
  
• Diesel: $7.377
  

Gas price today in Texas

Texas remains among the least expensive major fuel markets in the United States. Current statewide averages are:

• Regular gasoline: $3.994
  
• Mid-grade: $4.466
  
• Premium: $4.831
  
• Diesel: $4.988
  

Gas price today in Florida

Florida drivers are still paying below the national average despite heavy seasonal travel demand. Current averages include:

• Regular gasoline: $4.318
  
• Mid-grade: $4.755
  
• Premium: $5.084
  
• Diesel: $5.337
  

Gas price today in New York

New York remains above the national average for gasoline prices. AAA data for May 26 shows:

• Regular gasoline: $4.588
  
• Mid-grade: $5.065
  
• Premium: $5.463
  
• Diesel: $5.908
  

Gas price today in Washington

Washington remains one of the most expensive gasoline markets in the continental United States. Current averages are:

• Regular gasoline: $5.759
  
• Mid-grade: $5.989
  
• Premium: $6.247
  
• Diesel: $6.713
  

Gas price today in Hawaii

Hawaii continues to rank among the nation’s costliest states for fuel due to transportation and import-related costs. As of May 26:

• Regular gasoline: $5.668
  
• Mid-grade: $5.895
  
• Premium: $6.151
  
• Diesel: $7.095
  

Gas price today in Oklahoma

Oklahoma remains one of the most affordable fuel markets in the country. Current averages are:

• Regular gasoline: $3.974
  
• Mid-grade: $4.372
  
• Premium: $4.670
  
• Diesel: $4.958
  

States with the highest gas prices

AAA data shows that the highest regular gasoline prices in the country are concentrated on the West Coast and in non-contiguous states. The most expensive markets include:

• California: $6.109
  
• Washington: $5.759
  
• Hawaii: $5.668
  
• Oregon: $5.301
  
• Alaska: $5.253
  
• Nevada: $5.248
  

These states also report some of the nation’s highest diesel prices, with California diesel averaging $7.377 per gallon.

States with the lowest gas prices

Southern and Midwestern states continue to offer the cheapest gasoline prices nationwide. Among the lowest regular gasoline averages are:

• Indiana: $3.893
  
• Mississippi: $3.959
  
• Georgia: $3.972
  
• Oklahoma: $3.974
  
• Louisiana: $3.990
  
• Texas: $3.994
  

Lower fuel taxes, regional refining access and shorter transportation distances help keep prices lower in these states.