Gas Prices Cross The $4 Mark In Nearly Every State
2026-05-21·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
As of May 18th, weekly prices were down 1 cent for regular and were unchanged for premium.
Currently, the national average for regular gasoline stands at $4.49 per gallon, with premium averaging $5.45.
California currently holds the highest average for regular gas at $6.14, while Texas offers the cheapest at $3.97.
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By Jennifer Nash
Gas prices were relatively flat this week, remaining at their highest level in nearly four years. As of May 18th, weekly prices were down 1 cent for regular and were unchanged for premium.