Where in the US is gas most expensive?
In the week of September 21, 2026, regular gas cost $5.60 a gallon on the West Coast, $1.63 more than on the Gulf Coast ($3.97), where most US refineries are. The regions are EIA's five fuel-supply districts, and the chart shows its latest weekly survey, taxes included.
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Source and date
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The data
| Region | Dollars per gallon, regular gasoline |
|---|---|
| U.S. average | 4.478 |
| East Coast | 4.285 |
| Midwest | 4.386 |
| Gulf Coast | 3.972 |
| Rocky Mountain | 4.51 |
| West Coast | 5.6 |