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Which State Has the Highest Gas Price in 2024?

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December 15, 2024

Bruno Venditti

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Which State Has the Highest Gas Price in 2024?

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Hawaii, California, and Washington lead the U.S. in gas prices.

This map shows the price of regular unleaded gasoline per gallon in each state, based on data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) as of November 2024.

Tax Breaks and the War in Ukraine

Gas prices vary across states due to factors such as local taxes, environmental regulations, reliance on local production or imports, and proximity to refineries.

According to AAA, the national average price of regular unleaded gas was $3.07 per gallon as of November 18, 2024. Gas prices are below the national average in 33 states. Oklahoma has the cheapest fuel at $2.57 per gallon, while Hawaii is the most expensive, with prices at $4.57 per gallon.

State	Regular
Hawaii	$4.57
California	$4.46
Washington	$3.99
Nevada	$3.74
Oregon	$3.54
Alaska	$3.50
District of Columbia	$3.26
Pennsylvania	$3.25
Illinois	$3.21
Maryland	$3.20
Arizona	$3.17
Idaho	$3.17
New York	$3.15
Michigan	$3.12
Florida	$3.12
Delaware	$3.12
Utah	$3.12
Vermont	$3.10
Wyoming	$3.04
Connecticut	$3.04
Maine	$3.04
Massachusetts	$3.02
Montana	$3.01
Virginia	$3.01
Indiana	$3.00
West Virginia	$2.99
Colorado	$2.99
New Hampshire	$2.96
North Dakota	$2.93
Georgia	$2.93
Rhode Island	$2.92
North Carolina	$2.90
Minnesota	$2.90
New Jersey	$2.90
South Dakota	$2.85
Wisconsin	$2.84
Ohio	$2.83
New Mexico	$2.81
Nebraska	$2.77
Kentucky	$2.76
South Carolina	$2.74
Iowa	$2.74
Louisiana	$2.74
Alabama	$2.74
Kansas	$2.70
Tennessee	$2.70
Arkansas	$2.67
Missouri	$2.67
Texas	$2.65
Mississippi	$2.64
Oklahoma	$2.57
National Avg	$3.07

One key factor in Hawaii’s high gas prices is the war in Ukraine and subsequent Russian oil embargoes. Before the war, Russia supplied about 25-30% of Hawaii’s oil. Additionally, the state imposes some of the highest gas taxes in the nation.

California ranks second, also with high local taxes and a unique gasoline blend designed to reduce emissions, which drives up prices.

In contrast, states like Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama often have lower gas prices due to their proximity to refineries.