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US Gas Prices Decrease By As Much As 16% — See Where Your State Stacks Up

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Key takeaways

  • The average U.S. gas price on April 8, 2025, was $3.25 per gallon — down 9.8% from $3.60 a year ago.
  • The highest average monthly gas price per gallon in 2025 has been $3.12, in February. It dropped slightly to $3.10 in March.
  • The average gas price per gallon in 2024 was $3.30, down 6.1% from $3.52 in 2023 and 16.4% from $3.95 in 2022.
  • The highest average gas prices are in California ($4.95 per gallon), Hawaii ($4.52) and Washington ($4.39).
  • Mississippi has the lowest average gas price ($2.75 per gallon), ahead of Oklahoma and Tennessee (both at $2.78).
  • Average gas prices increased by 1.6% in Colorado between April 8, 2024, and April 8, 2025 — the only state with a jump. The smallest decreases were in Wyoming (3.1%) and Minnesota (4.1%).
  • Average gas prices decreased the most between April 8, 2024, and April 8, 2025, in Utah (15.8%), Kentucky (15.4%) and Arizona (14.9%).
  • By metro, average gas prices jumped the most in three Colorado metros: Boulder-Longmont (5.2%), Glenwood Springs (4.4%) and Colorado Springs (3.1%).
  • By metro, average gas prices decreased the most in Tucson, Ariz. (21.5%), Pima County, Ariz. (21.4%), and Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Ky. (20.0%).

Average monthly gas prices are down $1.83 per gallon from their peak in June 2022, according to a LendingTree analysis.

Meanwhile, average daily gas prices are down 9.8% year over year as of April 8. Prices dropped in every state except Colorado, which saw a rise of 1.6%. In Utah, prices fell by 15.8%.

We examined the biggest fluctuations in gas prices between April 8, 2024, and April 8, 2025. In addition to highlighting which states and metros saw the biggest increases and decreases, we’ll explain how you can use credit card rewards to earn cash back at the pump.

On April 8, 2025, the average U.S. gas price was $3.25 per gallon. That’s down 9.8% from $3.60 on April 8, 2024.

Much to the pain of U.S. consumers’ pockets, the average gas price per gallon in 2024 was $3.30, though that’s down from $3.52 in 2023. In 2024, monthly prices peaked at $3.61 in April before gradually declining to a low of $3.02 in December. In 2025, the average gas price was $3.08 per gallon in January, $3.12 in February and $3.10 in March.

Average gas prices over the past 12 months.

Average gas prices over past 12 months

MonthAvg. price per gallon
April 2024$3.61
May 2024$3.60
June 2024$3.46
July 2024$3.48
August 2024$3.39
September 2024$3.21
October 2024$3.14
November 2024$3.05
December 2024$3.02
January 2025$3.08
February 2025$3.12
March 2025$3.10

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

It’s worth noting how gas prices have dipped in 2024 and 2025 compared to a few years earlier in 2022. To put it into perspective, six of the 10 months with the highest average gas prices dating to 1992 occurred in 2022 — with the year claiming the top five spots. Notably, the only other months where average gas prices reached over $4.00 a gallon were June and July 2008, when demand was high but global oil production was low.

Highest gas prices (historical)

RankMonthAvg. price per gallon
1June 2022$4.93
2July 2022$4.56
3May 2022$4.44
4March 2022$4.22
5April 2022$4.11
6July 2008$4.06
7June 2008$4.05
8August 2022$3.98
9May 2011$3.91
10April 2012$3.90

Source: EIA. Note: Prices aren’t adjusted for inflation.

Still, 2022 wasn’t the worst year for gas prices. When adjusted for inflation, 2012 had the highest average gas price, at $4.94 per gallon. Before adjusting for inflation, it was $3.62 per gallon.

Average gas prices dating to 1992.

Avg. gas prices dating to 1992

YearAvg. price per gallonAvg. inflation-adjusted price per gallon
1992$1.09$2.43
1993$1.07$2.32
1994$1.08$2.28
1995$1.11$2.29
1996$1.20$2.40
1997$1.20$2.34
1998$1.03$1.98
1999$1.14$2.14
2000$1.48$2.70
2001$1.42$2.52
2002$1.35$2.35
2003$1.56$2.66
2004$1.85$3.08
2005$2.27$3.65
2006$2.57$4.00
2007$2.80$4.23
2008$3.25$4.73
2009$2.35$3.44
2010$2.78$4.00
2011$3.52$4.91
2012$3.62$4.94
2013$3.51$4.72
2014$3.36$4.45
2015$2.43$3.21
2016$2.14$2.80
2017$2.42$3.09
2018$2.72$3.40
2019$2.60$3.20
2020$2.17$2.63
2021$3.01$3.48
2022$3.95$4.23
2023$3.52$3.62
2024$3.30$3.30

Source: EIA.

As of April 8, 2025, the highest average gas price is in California ($4.95 per gallon). Hawaii ($4.52) and Washington ($4.39) follow.

States with highest average gas prices

RankStateAvg. price per gallon
1California$4.95
2Hawaii$4.52
3Washington$4.39
4Nevada$4.01
5Oregon$4.00

Source: AAA. Note: Prices as of April 8, 2025.

Conversely, Mississippi has the lowest average gas price, at $2.75 per gallon, ahead of Oklahoma and Tennessee (both at $2.78).

States with lowest average gas prices

RankStateAvg. price per gallon
1Mississippi$2.75
2Oklahoma$2.78
2Tennessee$2.78
4Louisiana$2.83
5South Carolina$2.84

Source: AAA. Note: Prices as of April 8, 2025.

Full rankings

Highest average gas prices (by state).

Highest average gas prices (by state)

RankStateAvg. price per gallon% difference from avg. U.S. gas price
1California$4.9552.5%
2Hawaii$4.5239.2%
3Washington$4.3935.2%
4Nevada$4.0123.5%
5Oregon$4.0023.2%
6Alaska$3.6512.4%
7Illinois$3.497.5%
8Arizona$3.415.1%
9Pennsylvania$3.404.7%
10Idaho$3.363.5%
11Maryland$3.281.0%
12District of Columbia$3.260.4%
13Utah$3.250.1%
14Indiana$3.24-0.2%
15Florida$3.19-1.7%
15Wyoming$3.19-1.7%
15Michigan$3.19-1.7%
15Minnesota$3.19-1.7%
19Montana$3.18-2.0%
20Delaware$3.16-2.6%
21Vermont$3.15-3.0%
22New York$3.14-3.3%
23Wisconsin$3.13-3.6%
24Nebraska$3.12-3.9%
25South Dakota$3.11-4.2%
26Colorado$3.10-4.5%
26North Dakota$3.10-4.5%
26Ohio$3.10-4.5%
26West Virginia$3.10-4.5%
30Connecticut$3.09-4.8%
31Virginia$3.08-5.1%
31Iowa$3.08-5.1%
33New Jersey$3.06-5.7%
34Georgia$3.03-6.7%
35Maine$3.02-7.0%
35New Mexico$3.02-7.0%
37Massachusetts$2.99-7.9%
37Rhode Island$2.99-7.9%
39North Carolina$2.96-8.8%
40Missouri$2.91-10.4%
41New Hampshire$2.89-11.0%
42Kansas$2.88-11.3%
43Kentucky$2.87-11.6%
44Arkansas$2.86-11.9%
44Alabama$2.86-11.9%
46Texas$2.85-12.2%
47South Carolina$2.84-12.5%
48Louisiana$2.83-12.8%
49Tennessee$2.78-14.4%
49Oklahoma$2.78-14.4%
51Mississippi$2.75-15.3%

Source: AAA. Note: Prices as of April 8, 2025.

It’s also worth noting which states saw the biggest year-over-year changes. Average gas prices only increased by 1.6% in Colorado between April 8, 2024, and April 8, 2025, from $3.05 to $3.10.

Gas prices decreased in every other state, with the smallest drops in Wyoming, where prices fell by 3.1% from $3.29 to $3.19, and Minnesota, where prices decreased by 4.1% from $3.32 to $3.19.

States with increase/smallest decreases in average gas prices

RankStateAvg. gas price, April 8, 2025Avg. gas price, April 8, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Colorado$3.10$3.051.6%$0.05
2Wyoming$3.19$3.29-3.1%-$0.10
3Minnesota$3.19$3.32-4.1%-$0.14
4Hawaii$4.52$4.72-4.3%-$0.20
5Iowa$3.08$3.23-4.6%-$0.15

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Meanwhile, Utah’s average gas prices decreased the most between April 8, 2024, and April 8, 2025. Here, gas prices fell 15.8% from $3.86 to $3.25. Kentucky, where prices fell 15.4% from $3.39 to $2.87, and Arizona, where prices fell 14.9% from $4.01 to $3.41, followed.

States with biggest decreases in average gas prices

RankStateAvg. gas price, April 8, 2025Avg. gas price, April 8, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Utah$3.25$3.86-15.8%-$0.61
2Kentucky$2.87$3.39-15.4%-$0.52
3Arizona$3.41$4.01-14.9%-$0.60
4Alaska$3.65$4.26-14.4%-$0.61
5Tennessee$2.78$3.21-13.2%-$0.42

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Full rankings

Changes in average gas prices (by state).

Changes in average gas prices (by state)

RankStateAvg. gas price, April 8, 2025Avg. gas price, April 8, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Colorado$3.10$3.051.6%$0.05
2Wyoming$3.19$3.29-3.1%-$0.10
3Minnesota$3.19$3.32-4.1%-$0.14
4Hawaii$4.52$4.72-4.3%-$0.20
5Iowa$3.08$3.23-4.6%-$0.15
6Washington$4.39$4.62-4.9%-$0.23
7Nebraska$3.12$3.30-5.4%-$0.18
8South Dakota$3.11$3.29-5.6%-$0.19
9Delaware$3.16$3.36-6.2%-$0.21
10Vermont$3.15$3.38-7.0%-$0.24
11California$4.95$5.35-7.5%-$0.40
12Pennsylvania$3.40$3.68-7.6%-$0.28
13New Jersey$3.06$3.32-7.7%-$0.26
13Florida$3.19$3.46-7.7%-$0.27
15Wisconsin$3.13$3.39-7.8%-$0.26
16Oregon$4.00$4.39-8.7%-$0.38
17Georgia$3.03$3.33-8.9%-$0.30
18North Dakota$3.10$3.42-9.3%-$0.32
19Maryland$3.28$3.61-9.4%-$0.34
20New York$3.14$3.47-9.5%-$0.33
20West Virginia$3.10$3.43-9.5%-$0.33
22New Mexico$3.02$3.35-9.7%-$0.33
23Michigan$3.19$3.54-9.8%-$0.35
24Kansas$2.88$3.20-9.9%-$0.32
25Massachusetts$2.99$3.33-10.2%-$0.34
25Rhode Island$2.99$3.33-10.2%-$0.34
25North Carolina$2.96$3.29-10.2%-$0.33
28Arkansas$2.86$3.20-10.6%-$0.34
29Connecticut$3.09$3.46-10.7%-$0.37
29Missouri$2.91$3.26-10.7%-$0.35
31Maine$3.02$3.38-10.8%-$0.37
32Idaho$3.36$3.78-10.9%-$0.41
33Alabama$2.86$3.22-11.1%-$0.36
33Virginia$3.08$3.46-11.1%-$0.38
35Louisiana$2.83$3.19-11.3%-$0.36
36Montana$3.18$3.59-11.5%-$0.41
36Texas$2.85$3.22-11.5%-$0.37
36Mississippi$2.75$3.11-11.5%-$0.36
39Ohio$3.10$3.52-11.8%-$0.42
40Oklahoma$2.78$3.15-11.9%-$0.37
40South Carolina$2.84$3.23-11.9%-$0.38
42Nevada$4.01$4.56-12.0%-$0.55
43New Hampshire$2.89$3.28-12.1%-$0.40
44District of Columbia$3.26$3.72-12.3%-$0.46
45Illinois$3.49$3.98-12.4%-$0.49
46Indiana$3.24$3.70-12.5%-$0.46
47Tennessee$2.78$3.21-13.2%-$0.42
48Alaska$3.65$4.26-14.4%-$0.61
49Arizona$3.41$4.01-14.9%-$0.60
50Kentucky$2.87$3.39-15.4%-$0.52
51Utah$3.25$3.86-15.8%-$0.61

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Colorado metros account for most of biggest increases

Metros (as designated by AAA) in Colorado saw the largest average gas price increases, though the changes were small. Of the 10 metros with the highest gas price increases, seven are in Colorado.

Boulder-Longmont saw the biggest jump, with prices increasing 5.2% from $2.98 to $3.13. It’s followed by other Colorado metros Glenwood Springs, where gas prices increased by 4.4% from $3.39 to $3.54, and Colorado Springs, where prices increased by 3.1% from $2.92 to $3.02.

Metros with biggest jumps in average gas prices

RankMetroAvg. gas price, April 8, 2025Avg. gas price, April 8, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Boulder-Longmont, CO$3.13$2.985.2%$0.15
2Glenwood Springs, CO$3.54$3.394.4%$0.15
3Colorado Springs, CO$3.02$2.923.1%$0.10
4Denver, CO$3.06$2.973.0%$0.09
5Vail, CO$3.47$3.402.2%$0.07
6Ames, IA$3.27$3.221.6%$0.05
6Grand Junction (CO only), CO$3.20$3.151.6%$0.05
8Rapid City, SD$3.40$3.361.1%$0.04
9Fort Collins-Loveland, CO$3.03$3.010.7%$0.02
10Casper, WY$3.01$3.000.3%$0.01

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

Meanwhile, average gas prices decreased the most in Tucson, Ariz., falling 21.5% from $3.94 to $3.09. Following closely are Pima County, Ariz., where prices decreased by 21.4%, from $3.95 to $3.10, and Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, Ky., where prices dropped by 20.0%, from $3.37 to $2.69.

Metros with biggest decreases in average gas prices

RankMetroAvg. gas price, April 8, 2025Avg. gas price, April 8, 2024YoY % changeYoY $ change
1Tucson, AZ$3.09$3.94-21.5%-$0.85
2Pima County, AZ$3.10$3.95-21.4%-$0.85
3Elizabethtown-Fort Knox, KY$2.69$3.37-20.0%-$0.68
4Lake Havasu-Kingman, AZ$3.24$3.96-18.1%-$0.72
5Logan, UT$3.14$3.81-17.6%-$0.67
6Juneau, AK$3.49$4.23-17.5%-$0.74
7Bowling Green, KY$2.77$3.35-17.3%-$0.58
8Clarksville-Hopkinsville (TN only), TN$2.73$3.29-17.0%-$0.56
9Henderson, KY$2.74$3.29-16.9%-$0.55
10Cleveland, TN$2.67$3.21-16.8%-$0.54

Source: LendingTree analysis of AAA data. Notes: Year-over-year changes were calculated using unrounded numbers. The rankings are based on year-over-year percentage changes.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts gas to be $3.20 per gallon in 2025 and 2026.

LendingTree chief consumer finance analyst Matt Schulz says drivers can do a few things to save on gas at the pump. His first tip? Shop around.

“Obviously, it doesn’t make sense to drive across town to save 3 cents a gallon, but gas prices can vary quite a bit even in a small area,” he says. “Driving an extra few blocks for a lower price on gas can add up over a year, depending on how often you fill up.”

Next, Schulz says to leverage credit cards with the best gas station rewards.

“Whether you’re loyal to one specific gas station chain or just looking to save on gas prices no matter where you fill up, plenty of credit cards can help you,” he says. “Just know that gas station-specific cards tend to have higher-than-average APRs, so make sure you pay them off in full every month if you’re going to use them. Otherwise, the amount you save on gas can quickly be outweighed by how much you accrue in interest.”

LendingTree is curating an exclusive panel of professionals, spanning various areas of expertise, to help dissect difficult subjects and empower you to make smarter financial decisions. Read on for more gas price insights.

  1. What are some key indicators to predict gas price trends?
  2. What are some ways consumers can combat high gas prices?
  3. In light of current gas prices, what are the financial benefits and considerations in investing in a more fuel-efficient car or electric vehicle?
  4. Are there specific budgeting techniques or financial tools that can help individuals amid unpredictable gas prices?
  5. How should individuals adjust their travel or commuting habits to manage the financial impact of higher gas prices?
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Bryan Cutsinger, Ph.D.

Assistant professor and undergraduate director, Florida Atlantic University College of Business

What are some key indicators to predict gas price trends?

Predicting the future is difficult. However, one way to get a sense of what may happen to gas prices in the future is by looking at the price of oil futures. These contracts provide a view of what people think will happen to oil prices. As these prices rise, future gas prices will also likely increase. This approach is imperfect, as the people buying and selling these contracts may be wrong about future oil prices. Nonetheless, it can be a helpful data point when planning for higher gas prices.

What are some ways consumers can combat high gas prices?

The strategies consumers can adopt to combat high gas prices depend on how long they expect prices to remain high. If the price increase is temporary, carpooling or working from home temporarily can provide relief. More drastic changes may be needed if consumers expect the gas price to stay high for a long time. For example, investing in a more fuel-efficient car or electric vehicle (EV) may make sense. Consumers may also consider relocating to be closer to their jobs.

In light of current gas prices, what are the financial benefits and considerations in investing in a more fuel-efficient car or EV?

Investing in a more fuel-efficient vehicle can reduce how much you spend on gas. However, whether it makes sense to go out and buy one depends on more than just current gas prices. For example, a more fuel-efficient vehicle enables you to drive more miles per gallon. As a result, you may drive more miles than you would with a less fuel-efficient vehicle, potentially increasing your total spending on gas.

Another factor you should consider is how long you expect gas prices to remain high. For instance, you would not want to go out and buy a new, more fuel-efficient vehicle if you expect gas prices to stay high for only a short period. The benefits of switching thus depend, in part, on how long high gas prices will last. The longer you expect gas prices to remain high, the more it makes sense to consider investing in a more fuel-efficient vehicle. The same point applies to electric cars.

On the note of electric cars, while you can avoid high gas prices by investing in one, you must pay for electricity. Energy prices often move together, so electricity prices may also increase when gas prices increase. In addition, there are other costs associated with owning an electric vehicle that can offset the benefits of switching from a gas-powered car, such as higher insurance costs. For these reasons, do your homework before switching to an electric vehicle.

Related: The cost to charge an electric vehicle: Public vs. at-home charging

Are there specific budgeting techniques or financial tools that can help individuals amid unpredictable gas prices?

My advice would be to track how your spending on gas has fluctuated historically with changes in gas prices. From there, you can calculate your average weekly or monthly expenditure on gas. Whenever you spend less on gas than average, put the difference in a money market mutual fund or some other interest-bearing account. Then, use that money to help pay for gas whenever gas prices rise.

How should individuals adjust their travel or commuting habits to manage the financial impact of higher gas prices?

The answer depends on how long higher gas prices continue. Changing your travel or commuting habits is probably not worth it if you expect higher prices to last a few weeks. On the other hand, if you expect gas prices to remain elevated for the foreseeable future, looking at ways to change your behavior may make sense. For example, consider moving closer to your job or finding a job closer to your home. Or, look for jobs that permit you to work from home, either part-time or full-time.

LendingTree researchers analyzed AAA data on average regular gas prices in states and metros. Prices are as of April 8, 2025, and are compared to those on April 8, 2024.

U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data was used to calculate average historical prices of regular gas per gallon.

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