economy
Gas prices: Rise to new national average record high price for 2026
The national average price for regular gas increased for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday to $4.564 per gallon, setting a new record high price for 2026, according to data from AAA. The previous high for 2026 was $4.56, set earlier this month.
TL;DR
- National average gas price reached $4.564 per gallon on Thursday.
- This is a new record high for 2026.
- The price has increased for five consecutive days.
- The previous record for 2026 was $4.56.
- Data provided by AAA.