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.
Washington sees steepest gas price rise in United StatesSeptember 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.