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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | USD / Gallon | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.220 | $4.618 | -23.4% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.660 | $6.284 | +4.2% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.203 | $0.203 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.151 | $0.151 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | $0.050 | $0.050 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | $0.051 | $0.051 | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in United States Today
United States drivers part with about $48.80 to fill a 40-litre tank at present. On the average local wage that is 2.8 minutes of work per litre, or 1.9 hours for a full tank.
Diesel Price in United States
Diesel in United States is priced at $6.284/gal — 36.1% above the gasoline rate. The Americas norm from 24 markets is diesel 4.4% above gasoline, so wider here.
How United States Compares Globally
Petrol costs $4.618/gal in United States, equal to $1.220 a litre and 23.4% below the $1.593 world average. Among 133 markets covered here United States ranks 33rd cheapest, and 5th cheapest of 24 across Americas. Relative to the Americas norm that is 10.1% below. Trinidad & Tobago is the closest cheaper neighbour (6.7% less) and Guyana the closest dearer one (1.6% more).
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in United States are up 9.8% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $1.120 against today's $1.230. The 42 weekly readings on record span $1.090 at the bottom and $1.270 at the top, the high falling on 18 May 2026. Diesel rose 29.1% over the same window. Trough to peak — 13 July to 18 May — the move was 16.5%. Since the 2026 series began the price has ended up 4.9% higher. Home electricity was steady on the same timeline, around $0.203 per kWh. Natural gas rose 4.2%.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in United States is $1.220 per liter, and diesel costs $1.660 per liter. United States’s gasoline price is 23.4% below the global average of $1.593 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.203 per kWh.
United States has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.
Based on an average monthly wage of $4,550 USD, a worker in United States needs approximately 2.8 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 23.6% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
The Americas range runs $0.035 (Venezuela) to $2.250 (Uruguay) across 24 markets, a gap of 6,328.6%.
Figures are refreshed every week from official national energy agencies and checked international data providers. Local currency amounts (USD / $) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $1.220 | +46.3% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $1.220 | +63.1% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | $0.050 | -59.3% |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.203 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.203 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | -3.9% |
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| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | -3.9% |
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| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | +4.2% |
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