National average gas prices hit record high for a calendar year

Published Updated



The national average price of gas is at its highest level ever for this late in the calendar year amid the Trump administration’s efforts to ease elevated prices. 

The U.S. average price of gasoline rose above $4 per gallon for the third time this year, setting a new record, Gasbuddy price analyst Patrick De Haan wrote Wednesday on X. He added that an average price above $4 per gallon is a level that has never been reached this late in a calendar year.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.