Gas Prices Dip Ahead of Spring Break Travel Surge

As Spring Break approaches, travelers are getting a reprieve at the pump as the national average price for a gallon has dropped again.

According to AAA Travel, gas prices dropped by three cents over the last week, bringing the national average to $3.12 per gallon. The price is the same as last month and 14 cents less than a year ago.

Fuel prices are expected to remain steady as March arrives and routine seasonal maintenance concludes. The nation’s top 10 most expensive gasoline markets are California ($4.81), Hawaii ($4.54), Washington ($4.14), Nevada ($3.84), Oregon ($3.76), Alaska ($3.46), Arizona ($3.40), Pennsylvania ($3.33), Washington, DC ($3.25), and Illinois ($3.24).

The nation’s top 10 least expensive gasoline markets are Mississippi ($2.67), Texas ($2.69), Oklahoma ($2.73), Kentucky ($2.74), Louisiana ($2.76), Arkansas ($2.78), Alabama ($2.78), South Carolina ($2.79), North Carolina ($2.80), and Tennessee ($2.80). 

As for the national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging stations, consumers should expect to pay around 34 cents.

Last week, gas prices crept up to $3.16 per gallon, which is an annual occurrence common for this time of year. As spring approaches, refineries are beginning their transition to summer blend fuel, a move that often results in higher price.

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