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Mapped: Gas Prices in Every U.S. State

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Mapped: Gas Prices in Every U.S. State

Mapped: Gas Prices in Every U.S. State

Gas prices fluctuate from state to state due to factors such as local taxes, environmental regulations, reliance on local production or imports, and the proximity of refineries.

In this infographic, we use data from the American Automobile Association (AAA) to illustrate the cost of fueling a vehicle in each U.S. state.

Tax Breaks and Environmental Regulation

According to the AAA, the national average price of regular unleaded gas was $3.54 per gallon as of October 25, 2023.

There are 29 states where gas prices are below the national average. Georgia, where the government has suspended the gas tax to help the population deal with inflation, has the cheapest fuel right now.

RankStateCost per Gallon (as of 10/25/2023)
1Georgia$3.01
2Mississippi$3.02
3Texas$3.03
4Louisiana$3.08
5Alabama$3.09
6South Carolina$3.11
7Arkansas$3.13
8Tennessee$3.14
9Kentucky$3.19
10Delaware$3.20
11Missouri$3.22
12Ohio$3.22
13Oklahoma$3.23
14North Carolina$3.24
15Wisconsin$3.26
16Iowa$3.30
17Florida$3.32
18Virginia$3.33
19Indiana$3.36
20Kansas$3.37
21Maryland$3.37
22Michigan$3.37
23West Virginia$3.38
24New Jersey$3.43
25Minnesota$3.43
26Nebraska$3.45
27New Mexico$3.48
28New Hampshire$3.50
29Rhode Island$3,54

Proximity to refineries is a major contributing factor to prices. States like Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama often have lower prices than other regions.

Meanwhile, West Coast states dominate the list of jurisdictions with more expensive gas. With high local taxes and a unique gasoline blend designed to reduce emissions but which increases prices, California tops the list.

RankState Cost per Gallon (as of 10/25/2023)
1California$5.39
2Hawaii$4.77
3Washington$4.76
4Nevada$4.67
5Oregon$4.42
6Alaska$4.32
7Arizona$4.13
8Idaho$3.93
9Montana$3.88
10Utah$3.81
11New York$3.77
12Pennsylvania$3.72
13District of Columbia$3.69
14Colorado$3.66
15Wyoming$3.66
16North Dakota$3.65
17Vermont$3.65
18Connecticut$3.62
19Illinois$3.62
20Maine$3.60
21Massachusetts$3.60
22South Dakota$3.54

When it comes to fuel taxes, California leads with 77.90¢ per gallon.

Gas tax price by state

Alaska has the cheapest gas tax rates, at 8.95 cents per gallon.

When Will Gas Prices Go Down?

Despite global tensions and concerns that conflict in the Middle East could escalate, gas prices typically decline in the autumn months.

For example, U.S. crude oil futures have risen about 5% since the Israel-Hamas war started earlier this month, while the national average retail gasoline cost is actually $0.34 lower than September’s $3.88.

This is because gasoline prices often rise during peak driving seasons, such as summer, when more people embark on road trips and travel. In addition, gas stations switch to a less expensive winter blend of gasoline after September.

According to AAA, gas prices will likely continue to drop until the end of the year.

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Ranked: Electric Vehicle Sales by Model in 2023

Today, electric vehicle sales make up 18% of global vehicle sales. Here are the leading models by sales as of August 2023.

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The Highest Electric Vehicle Sales, by Model

Ranked: Electric Vehicle Sales by Model in 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are gaining momentum, reaching 18% of global vehicle sales in 2023.

As new competitors bring more affordable options and new performance features, the market continues to mature as customers increasingly look to electric options.

This graphic ranks the top-selling EVs worldwide as of August 2023, based on data from CleanTechnica.

The Best Selling EVs in 2023 (Through August)

Below, we show the world’s best selling fully electric vehicles from January to August 2023:

ModelCountryVehicles Sold
(Jan-Aug 2023)
Tesla Model Y🇺🇸 U.S.772,364
Tesla Model 3🇺🇸 U.S.364,403
BYD Atto 3 / Yuan Plus🇨🇳 China265,688
BYD Dolphin🇨🇳 China222,825
GAC Aion S🇨🇳 China160,693
Wuling HongGuang Mini EV🇨🇳 China153,399
GAC Aion Y🇨🇳 China136,619
VW ID.4🇩🇪 Germany120,154
BYD Seagull🇨🇳 China95,202

As we can see, Tesla‘s Model Y still holds a comfortable lead over the competition with 772,364 units sold. That’s more than double the sales of the #2 top selling vehicle, Tesla’s Model 3 (364,403)

But it’s hard to ignore the rising prevalence of Chinese EVs. The next five best selling EV vehicles are Chinese, including three from BYD. The automaker’s Atto 3 (or Yuan Plus, depending on market), is being sold in various countries including Germany, the UK, Japan, and India.

Meanwhile, Chinese automaker GAC Group also had two models of its Aion EV brand make the rankings, with the Aion S selling 160,693 units so far.

Regional market strength is also clear. For Volkswagen’s ID.4 model (120,154 units sold), Europe and China account for the majority of sales.

Given growing cost efficiencies and changing consumer behavior, global EV sales are projected to make up half of new car sales globally by 2035, according to forecasts from Goldman Sachs.

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