How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week
CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in the U.S. using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of March 9, 2026.
According to Fausto Bucheli Jr, a licensed insurance broker and owner of CheapInsurance.com, the math is clear.
“When drivers compare quotes, they are not just browsing, they are activating competition. Based on current savings data from leading comparison platforms, the average driver could save around $774 dollars per year simply by shopping smarter. That is real money staying in your pocket.”
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U.S. by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.48
– Week change: +$0.48 (+16.0%)
– Year change: +$0.39 (+12.6%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $5.02 (6/14/22)
– Diesel current price: $4.66
– Week change: +$0.89 (+23.5%)
– Year change: +$1.02 (+28.1%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.82 (6/19/22)
States with the least expensive gas
#1. Kansas: $2.92
#2. Oklahoma: $2.97
#3. Missouri: $2.99
#4. Arkansas: $2.99
#5. Mississippi: $3.00
#6. Tennessee: $3.04
#7. North Dakota: $3.04
#8. Nebraska: $3.04
#9. Louisiana: $3.04
#10. Alabama: $3.05
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $5.20
#2. Washington: $4.63
#3. Hawaii: $4.52
#4. Nevada: $4.21
#5. Oregon: $4.21
#6. Alaska: $3.92
#7. Arizona: $3.86
#8. Pennsylvania: $3.59
#9. Michigan: $3.58
#10. Illinois: $3.52
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