October cost of driving by state
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Last updated: October, 2024
Which states offer the cheapest fuel costs for drivers? That depends on whether you are driving a traditional gas-powered vehicle or an electric vehicle (EV). Gas prices and electricity rates vary by state and change monthly.
Choose Energy’s October’s Cost of Driving by State report monitors monthly driving costs to show you the latest costs to operate gas-powered and electric vehicles. The Choose Energy analysts track figures from the AAA, the Department of Energy, and other government sources to measure differences by state.
Let’s start with gasoline. As of October 7, drivers in the U.S. paid an average of $3.17 per gallon for regular gasoline, according to the AAA. That is 15 cents less per gallon than on September 4, when we last updated this analysis. Which states had the most and least expensive gasoline?
Drivers in California paid the most for their gasoline on October 7— $4.68 per gallon. That’s 3 cents more than Californians paid in September 4 and 47.4% higher than the national average. Drivers in Mississippi paid the least per gallon on October 7, with an average price of $2.68, which is 15.7% lower than the national average.