Gas prices climb past $4.45 ahead of summer drivingMay 4, 2026 U.S. gas prices rose above $4.45 a gallon before summer travel, as tighter gasoline supplies and stronger demand lifted pump costs nationwide.
Why fuel costs are soaring in Washington state this monthSeptember 18, 2025 Washington gas prices reach $4.66 per gallon, the highest in the U.S., driven by refinery outages, pipeline shutdowns, and increased state fuel taxes.