{"id":2587881,"date":"2026-04-07T07:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-national-average-up-to-4-14-per-gallon\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T07:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:02:36","slug":"gas-prices-national-average-up-to-4-14-per-gallon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-national-average-up-to-4-14-per-gallon\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas prices: National average up to $4.14 per gallon"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgas-prices-national-average-up-to-4-14-per-gallon%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2587881&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Gas prices climbed again, with the national average for regular gasoline rising to $4.14 per gallon-the ninth straight daily increase and the highest level since 2022. The article ties the rise to a prior low of $2.79 in January and blames factors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-emergency-declared-in-texas-amidst-severe-winter-weather\/\" title=\"Federal Emergency Declared In Texas Amidst Severe Winter Weather\">severe winter weather<\/a> that disrupted refineries and operations like \u201cOperation Epic Fury\u201d launched on Feb. 28.Over the past week, the national average gained more than 12 cents per gallon, and Tuesday\u2019s price was more than two cents higher than Monday\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Key details include:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Regional and state variations: The West Coast remains the most expensive region, while the Midwest has some of the cheaper prices. Oklahoma has the lowest statewide average at about $3.35 per gallon; other low states include Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, and Nebraska (roughly $3.4-$3.54). California leads the high end with about $5.93 per gallon, and Hawaii, Washington, Nevada, and Oregon are also well above $5 per gallon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Major city and state snapshots: Washington, D.C. averaged about $4.29; Maryland around $4.17; Delaware about $3.98; and Virginia about $4.07 per gallon on the reported day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Trends and outlook: Gas prices are notably higher than a month ago and substantially higher than a year ago, based on AAA data. If the pace continues, a new national high could be reached before Memorial Day weekend. The report also notes the ongoing political discussion around energy costs amid international tensions, including a cited quote from Donald Trump regarding Iran and Hormuz tensions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Additional context: The article includes an infographic about gas prices and references a broader search\/coverage page for regional price data.<\/p>\n<p>the piece emphasizes a broad uptrend in gas prices across the country with meaningful regional disparities and an eye toward seasonal price movements.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gas prices: National average up to $4.14 per gallon<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2553118\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gas-prices\/\">Gas prices<\/a> increased again on Tuesday, with the national average for regular gas rising to $4.14 per gallon, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\">according to AAA<\/a>. It&rsquo;s the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >ninth straight day<\/a> of increases at the pumps, continuing the trend of having the most expensive gas prices since 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since setting a five-year low for fuel costs at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4414350\/gas-prices-national-average-falls-to-2-79-per-gallon-for-first-time-in-nearly-five-years\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$2.79 per gallon<\/a> on Jan. 12, gas prices have risen. Initially, severe winter weather nationwide was blamed for the gradual price hike in late January and early February. Snowstorms in January and February disrupted oil refinery operations and production, affecting pricing. However, gas prices began to soar with the commencement of Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28. At the beginning of March, a gallon of regular gas <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4476417\/gas-prices-costs-creep-up-close-to-3-per-gallon-to-begin-march\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased to $2.984<\/a>. By March 31, the national average price for regular gas <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4510200\/gas-prices-over-4-per-gallon-most-expensive-since-2022\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rose to $4.018 per gallon<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0px; padding: 100% 0px 0px; overflow: hidden; will-change: transform;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/bdc07528-2e2b-416b-ba52-abf34cf63783?src=embed&amp;embed_type=responsive_iframe\" title=\"Gas Prices\" allowfullscreen allow=\"fullscreen\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Tuesday&rsquo;s pricing was over two cents per gallon higher than on Monday. Over the last week, the national average increased by over 12 cents per gallon. A month ago, a gallon of regular gas was $3.413. Fuel costs are also significantly more expensive than a year ago, when a gallon of regular gas was only $3.259, according to AAA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The military conflict in Iran and the subsequent increase in gas prices have made it a hotly contested topic in the nation&rsquo;s political discourse, similar to how high gas prices were a frequent point of concern during former President Joe Biden&rsquo;s term. Tuesday&rsquo;s price of $4.14 per gallon is a record high for either of Trump&rsquo;s presidential terms, a dubious distinction that repeats itself whenever gas prices rise. Affordable gas prices and fuel costs had typically been a staple of Trump&rsquo;s terms, up to and including January 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Today&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-slight-increase-at-the-pumps-to-end-the-week\/\" title=\"...: Slight increase at the pumps to end the ...\">fuel costs don&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t resemble the cost-efficient, affordable prices of the Trump administration but more closely resemble those reached under former President <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe Biden<\/a>. Currently, prices are far from matching the highest price ever recorded in June 2022, when the national average was over $5 per gallon. However, if gas prices continue to rise at the current pace, a new national record high could be established shortly. This is especially true given the traditional hike in gas prices that occurs through Memorial Day Weekend, which is only 48 days away.<\/p>\n<p>Gas prices vary by region of the country. The West Coast has the highest gas prices in the U.S., a trend that has persisted for years. Meanwhile, Midwestern states hold the distinction of having the nation&rsquo;s cheapest gas prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma has the nation&rsquo;s lowest gas prices, at $3.347 per gallon. Kansas is next at $3.39 per gallon. This is followed by Iowa and North Dakota, both with statewide averages of $3.484 per gallon. This is followed by Nebraska with an average price of $3.538 per gallon.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4516260\/trump-iran-48-hours-hormuz-blockade\/\"><strong>TRUMP SAYS IRAN HAS &rsquo;48 HOURS BEFORE ALL HELL WILL REIGN DOWN ON THEM&rsquo; OVER HORMUZ BLOCKADE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>California remains the state with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-increase-of-1-08-per-gallon-from-a-month-ago\/\" title=\"...: Increase of .08 per gallon from a month ago\">highest statewide average gas price<\/a> in the country at $5.93 per gallon. Hawaii is next at $5.604 per gallon. This is followed by Washington state at $5.392. Nevada is next at $5.009, followed by Oregon at $5.002.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a> to see the cost of gas in different states. Read below to see the average prices for a gallon of regular gas in and around Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-washington-d-c\"><strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Fuel prices in the nation&rsquo;s capital are more expensive than the national average, with a cost of $4.289 on Tuesday. This was a slight increase from Monday&rsquo;s pricing of $4.281. A week ago, gas in the District was just $4.191 while regular gas in Washington, D.C. was only $3.421 per gallon.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maryland\"><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to the national average, gas prices in Maryland increased on Tuesday to $4.168 per gallon, a big jump from Monday&rsquo;s $4.088. Tuesday&rsquo;s price was also higher than a week ago, when residents in the state paid $4.014 per gallon for regular gas. A month ago, gas in Maryland was much less expensive at $3.461 per gallon.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delaware\"><strong>Delaware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Gas prices in Delaware were lower than the national average and still below the $4-per-gallon threshold, at $3.983. This was a seven-cent increase from Monday, when gas was $3.914. A week ago, gas in the First State was $3.876 per gallon, and a month ago, fuel was just $3.349.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-virginia\"><strong>Virginia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Virginia on Tuesday is $4.073, lower than the national average and less than the price in Washington, D.C. Pricing was only one cent higher than Monday. Like every other state in the nation, gas prices in Virginia increased from a week ago when gas was only $3.932 per gallon. Moreover, following the trend in every other state in the nation, gas prices were also significantly lower in Virginia a month ago, when a gallon of regular gas was down to $3.259.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gas prices rise to $4.14 avg; ninth straight gain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2587882,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-collage-8veac223h-1764155714016-e1772027256367.jpg?1766159359&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[6783,69910,16349,77303],"class_list":["post-2587881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-fuel","tag-gas-prices-2","tag-gasoline","tag-national-average-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-collage-8veac223h-1764155714016-e1772027256367.jpg?1766159359&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2587881"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587881\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2587887,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2587881\/revisions\/2587887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2587882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2587881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2587881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2587881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}