Download the app
← Latest news

US gas prices April 26: California and Hawaii hit highest rates while Texas stays cheapest

Economy
Published on 26 April 2026
US gas prices April 26: California and Hawaii hit highest rates while Texas stays cheapest

National average sits at 4 099 per gallon today

Gasoline prices across the US average $4.099 per gallon today. California and Hawaii are the priciest states, while Texas and Oklahoma offer the lowest fuel costs. Florida remains below the national average, but New York and Washington are higher than average. The snapshot reflects current market conditions for drivers nationwide.

  • US national gas average is $4.099 per gallon
  • California and Hawaii have the highest prices
  • Texas and Oklahoma are the cheapest for drivers
  • New York and Washington exceed the national average
Read the full story at The Economic Times

This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on The Economic TimesThe Economic Times

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.