Gas Prices Hold Steady Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Washington, DC– Gas prices remained unchanged ahead of Labor Day weekend, with the national average for a gallon of gas at $3.82. This is seven cents more than a month ago but two cents less than a year ago.

Demand for gas has increased slightly in recent weeks, but it remains below levels seen in previous years. This is likely due to a number of factors, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation.

Hurricane Idalia could cause some regional gas price spikes, but these are expected to be short-lived. Overall, gas prices are expected to stay relatively stable through the Labor Day weekend.

Quick Stats:

• Total domestic gasoline stocks took a slight step back to 217.4 million bbl.
• The nation’s top 10 most expensive markets are California ($5.29), Washington ($5.10), Hawaii ($4.79), Oregon ($4.76), Alaska ($4.61), Nevada ($4.51), Arizona ($4.32), Utah ($4.32), Idaho ($4.16) and Illinois ($4.06).
• Drivers can find current gas prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.