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    The 20 States With the Highest and Lowest Gas Prices in the US

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    Since the beginning of the Iran war in late February and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Americans have been feeling the effects at the gas pump.

    After the conflict started, prices rose sharply across the US. AAA data show the national average peaked in May at roughly $4.56 per gallon, then zigzagged through the end of August, averaging $4.09. Now, as average prices continue to creep up, hitting $4.15 on Friday, AAA expects this to be the most expensive Labor Day on record for gas.

    To provide a snapshot of where prices stood heading into the holiday weekend, Business Insider used AAA data to calculate the percent change in gas prices in the 10 priciest and the 10 cheapest states from August 27 to September 4. We also looked at the gas prices on September 4 and compared them with prices reported one year ago.

    “The national average has never been above $4 per gallon on Labor Day. The current Labor Day record is $3.82, set on September 3, 2012,” AAA said in a press release. “Even though gasoline demand decreases this time of year, typically bringing down gas prices, this year is different due to the high cost of crude oil.”

    Still, there are a few ways travelers could score cheaper gas. Chevron rolled out a summer discount for new rewards members, offering $1 off per gallon for up to five fill-ups at participating stations. Maverik, a gas-station chain with stores across the Midwest and western US, has offered eligible customers 15 cents off per gallon since May 12; the promotion ends on Labor Day.

    Here are the states with the highest and lowest gas prices nationwide in August.

    10. Utah


    A man pays at a gas station, next to a white SUV.

    A customer pays at a fuel pump in Spanish Fork, Utah.

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    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.40

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $4.42

    Percent change from late August: 0.5% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.32

    Percent change from one year ago: 33.3% increase

    9. Wyoming


    A man holds a gas pump.

    A motorist pumps unleaded gas at a gas station in Lingle, Wyoming.

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    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.41

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $4.37

    Percent change from late August: 0.9% decrease

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.14

    Percent change from one year ago: 39.1% increase

    8. Arizona


    A gas station in daylight.

    A Pilot gas station in Eloy, Arizona.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.54

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $4.53

    Percent change from late August: 0.2% decrease

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.49

    Percent change from one year ago: 29.8% increase

    7. Idaho


    A gas station in daylight.

    A Union 76 gas station in northern Idaho.

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    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.57

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $4.62

    Percent change from late August: 1.1% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.47

    Percent change from one year ago: 33.1% increase

    6. Oregon


    A gas station in daylight.

    A gas station in Oregon.

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    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.76

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $5.00

    Percent change from late August: 5.0% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.98

    Percent change from one year ago: 25.5% increase

    4. Nevada (tie)


    A gas station in daylight.

    An Exxon Mobil gas station in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.81

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $4.95

    Percent change from late August: 2.9% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.84

    Percent change from one year ago: 28.9% increase

    4. Alaska (tie)


    A gas station at dusk.

    A Chevron gas station in Anchorage, Alaska.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $4.81

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $5.00

    Percent change from late August: 4.0% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.76

    Percent change from one year ago: 33.0% increase

    3. Washington


    A man buys gas at a gas station pump.

    A gas station in Seattle, Washington.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $5.27

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $5.48

    Percent change from late August: 4.0% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $4.40

    Percent change from one year ago: 24.7% increase

    2. Hawaii


    A gas station in daylight.

    Hawaii’s gas prices stagnated since July. Still, the state has the second-highest prices nationwide.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $5.41

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $5.42

    Percent change from late August: 0.2% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $4.47

    Percent change from one year ago: 21.1% increase

    1. California


    Several people fill up their sedans at a gas station.

    California has consistently seen the highest gas prices in the nation.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $5.63

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $5.81

    Percent change from late August: 3.2% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $4.61

    Percent change from one year ago: 26.1% increase

    41. Indiana


    A gas station.

    A Sunoco gas station in Indiana.

    Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.46

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.45

    Percent change from late August: 0.3% decrease

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $3.23

    Percent change from one year ago: 6.7% increase

    42. Texas


    A gas station.

    A Shell gas station in Brazoria, Texas.

    RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP via Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.63

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.69

    Percent change from late August: 1.7% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.78

    Percent change from one year ago: 32.9% increase

    43. Mississippi


    A driver in a black sedan pulls up to a gas station.

    Drivers wait in line to refuel at a gas station in Hancock County, Mississippi.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.65

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.73

    Percent change from late August: 2.2% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.73

    Percent change from one year ago: 36.6% increase

    44. South Carolina


    A busy gas station.

    Customers fill their vehicles with gas at a Royal Dutch Shell gas station in Sumter, South Carolina.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.67

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.77

    Percent change from late August: 2.7% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.87

    Percent change from one year ago: 31.7% increase

    45. Louisiana (tie)


    A gas station.

    A Conoco gas station in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.69

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.77

    Percent change from late August: 2.2% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.80

    Percent change from one year ago: 34.6% increase

    45. Tennessee (tie)


    Customers fill their vehicles with gas at a Costco gas station in Tennessee.

    Customers fill up their vehicles at a Costco gas station in Tennessee.

    Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.69

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.83

    Percent change from late August: 3.8% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.85

    Percent change from one year ago: 34.3% increase

    47. Alabama


    A gas station.

    A Sunoco LP gas station in Montgomery, Alabama.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.71

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.80

    Percent change from late August: 2.4% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.84

    Percent change from one year ago: 34.0% increase

    48. Kentucky


    A car sits at a gas station.

    Fuel pumps at a Murphy USA gas station in La Grange, Kentucky.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.73

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.86

    Percent change from late August: 3.5% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.94

    Percent change from one year ago: 31.3% increase

    49. Arkansas


    A gas pump is inserted into a black car.

    An Exxon Mobil gas station in Little Rock, Arkansas.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.74

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.78

    Percent change from late August: 1.1% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.81

    Percent change from one year ago: 34.4% increase

    50. North Carolina


    A man fills up his truck with gas at a gas station.

    A driver refuels a vehicle at a gas station in Wilmington, North Carolina.

    Bloomberg/Getty Images

    Gas price on August 27, 2026: $3.76

    Gas price on September 4, 2026: $3.85

    Percent change from late August: 2.4% increase

    Gas price on September 4, 2025: $2.91

    Percent change from one year ago: 32.5% increase

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