Gas Prices Today May 4: Check latest rates in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania
US Gas Prices: Gas prices have reversed their recent downward trend, with the national average rising to $4.457 on May 4, 2026. This increase follows oil prices surpassing $100 per barrel amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz closure concerns. California ...

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 (Monday, May 4, 2026)
GAS Price Today in California
In California, the current price of regular fuel is $6.114, mid-grade $6.332, premium $6.530, and diesel $7.502, according to the AAA Fuel Prices website.
Gas Price Today in Texas
The AAA Fuel Prices data says that in Texas, the current price of regular fuel is $3.925, mid-grade $4.377, premium $4.750, and diesel $4.987.
GAS Price Today in Florida
In Florida, regular fuel is priced at $4.338 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.778, premium at $5.113, and diesel at $5.406.
GAS Price Today in New York
In New York, regular fuel is priced at $4.463 per gallon, mid-grade at $4.933, premium at $5.331, and diesel at $5.936.
GAS Price Today in Pennsylvania
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