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National Fuel Prices Are at a Four-Year High

Car and Driver · May 22, 2026, 7:00 PM

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  • According to AAA, the price per gallon is over $4 in every state, with no improvements in sight.
  • Scott Olson|Getty Images Stating the obvious, it's really expensive to fill up these days.

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According to AAA, the price per gallon is over $4 in every state, with no improvements in sight.

Scott Olson|Getty Images Stating the obvious, it's really expensive to fill up these days. AAA has the data.California is the most expensive state for fuel, at $6.14 per gallon.With a good supply of used EVs thanks to lease returns, it's more affordable for more households to switch to battery-electric.Heading into the Memorial Day weekend, with plenty of drivers hitting the road for travel or visiting family for a barbecue, the cost of getting places is hitting a four-year high. No surprise here: the headlines are all about the way fuel prices have surged over recent months, and you've already felt the pain at the pump, but AAA now has some actual data on the change.

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