Roger Gray

Posted/updated on: March 6, 2026 at 10:54 am TEXAS – Fuel prices across the United States are continuing to surge as the global oil market reacts to escalating disruptions tied to the ongoing crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. As of 8 a.m. ET, the national average price of gasoline has climbed to $3.306 per gallon, the highest level since August 31, 2024. Just a week ago, the national average stood at $2.982 per gallon, meaning prices have surged 32.4 cents per gallon in only seven days.

Posted/updated on: March 5, 2026 at 3:37 pm TEXAS – Fuel prices continue to climb across the U.S., with gasoline surging toward its highest level since 2024 and diesel pushing to fresh multi-year highs. As of 8 a.m. ET, the national average price of gasoline stands at $3.246 per gallon. That’s now just 1.4 cents shy of its highest national average since 2024 — and, based on GasBuddy’s tracking, the highest national average so far during President Trump’s two terms.