US Average Gasoline Price Up 29.5% YoY in August
According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average price for regular gasoline in August 2026 was $4.06 per gallon, up 3.2% from July and 29.5% year-over-year. Diesel averaged $5.46, up 45.9% YoY.
Impact and considerations
Significant fuel price increases impact transportation costs and travel expenses, with major implications for business travel and logistics.
Key points
- Average regular gasoline price was $4.06 per gallon in August, up 29.5% YoY.
- Diesel averaged $5.46 per gallon, up 45.9% YoY.
- West Coast had the highest gasoline price at $5.13.
- Data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 1 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 8 Sept 2026, 19:33
- Last updated
- 1 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Original links
- US BTS Statistical Releases：Motor Fuel Prices – August 2026 | Bureau of Transportation StatisticsLockU.S. Department of TransportationUnited States Department of Transportation(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link is external)(link sends email)(link is external)(link is external) (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 1 Sept 2026, 08:00