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US Gas Prices April 28 Rise Again National Average Tops 4 Dollars See State Rankings
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
California is nearly 2.5 dollars higher than Oklahoma
US gasoline prices inched up on April 28, with the national average climbing to $4.176 per gallon and staying above $4. California recorded the highest average at $5.965, while Oklahoma was the lowest at $3.570. The gap reflects differences in refining access and state taxes, leaving parts of the Midwest and South notably cheaper.
- National gasoline average rose to $4.176 per gallon
- California leads at $5.965, far above Oklahoma’s $3.570
- Midwest and South states generally remain cheaper
- Refining proximity and taxes appear to drive the spread
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