Where in the US is gas most expensive?
In the week of November 2, 2026, regular gas cost $5.30 a gallon on the West Coast and $3.64 on the Gulf Coast, where most US refineries are; the U.S. average was $4.15. The regions are EIA's five fuel-supply districts, and the chart shows its latest weekly survey, taxes included.
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Measure: Dollars per gallon, regular gasoline. Written from the data below.
- West Coast has the highest figure, $5.30, followed by Rocky Mountain ($4.21) and U.S. average ($4.15).
- Gulf Coast has the lowest figure, $3.64, followed by East Coast ($3.94) and Midwest ($4.10).
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| Region | Dollars per gallon, regular gasoline |
|---|---|
| U.S. average | 4.153 |
| East Coast | 3.936 |
| Midwest | 4.102 |
| Gulf Coast | 3.636 |
| Rocky Mountain | 4.213 |
| West Coast | 5.296 |
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