Overview
- National averages slipped by a penny to $4.47 on Monday, GasBuddy data show, even as some cities and states saw fresh weekly increases.
- U.S. oil rose about $10 last week to roughly $105 a barrel and wholesale gas prices climbed, keeping pumps highly sensitive to conflict-related news tied to Iran and stalled diplomacy.
- Regional pain is sharp on the West Coast and in the Midwest, with California around $6.15, Oregon at $5.27, and Michigan at $4.84 after a 97‑cent jump in a month, according to AAA and GasBuddy.
- Georgia extended its state gas‑tax pause to June 3 for short‑term relief, and President Trump proposed suspending the 18.4‑cent federal gas tax, which would require approval from Congress.
- AAA expects Memorial Day drivers to pay about $17 more to fill a typical tank than last year, while diesel holds near $5.62 per gallon, underscoring broad fuel cost pressure.