If you’re planning to hit the road in your RV this summer, be ready to pay up at the pump—especially out West. With California gas averaging $4.52 a gallon, and prices across the Pacific Northwest states not far behind, fuel is once again one of the biggest expenses for road trippers. Would you like to know the 10 highest and lowest gas prices by state? We can oblige you!
Unlike the West, states like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas are offering some of the lowest prices in the country—closer to $2.70 a gallon—making them prime stops for filling up. Whether you’re crossing the country or just cruising regionally, knowing where gas is cheapest could make a big difference to your travel budget.
Where to go—or not: States with 10 highest and lowest gas prices
Gas prices have been remarkably stable lately, hovering within a few cents month-to-month. Big declines in some states (e.g., Ohio, Colorado, Texas) could affect cross-country fuel planning—watch state-to-state rates during travel.
Given the current plateau, timing your fill-ups around slight dips in different regions might save you a few cents per gallon—every bit counts in an RV. Bottom line: Gas prices are up only slightly compared to a month ago, with regional trends showing small falls or gains depending on the state. For RVers, staying alert to week-to-week shifts in lower-cost states can still offer real savings over a long journey.
With a big tank, and a lot of miles, a few cents can make a big difference
With gas prices ranging from under $2.80 to well over $4.50 a gallon, a little planning can go a long way. Topping off your tank in lower-cost states like Mississippi or Texas before heading into higher-priced areas like California or Washington can save you serious money over the course of a trip.
If you’re towing a trailer or driving a big Class A, those savings add up fast. Use fuel price apps, keep an eye on regional trends, and think ahead—because the more you save at the pump, the more you can spend on the fun stuff: parks, campgrounds, and the open road.
You can always keep up with gas prices here.
A note to readers: We published this story on Wednesday, July 16. We had to make it go away, as our data was way off. Bad data, like bad gas, gums up the works. Our apologies! R and T.
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State taxes account for the difference in almost every case except Alaska and Hawaii and they get subsidized.
Thank you, Russ and Tina! My, my, my! Thought that we’d hit the Pacific Northwest and northern California on our way home from Alaska, given how rarely we travel west of the Mississippi River. What a reward!?! 😉 We get to buy fuel in 5 of the 6 (presuming we hit Nevada after exiting California) highest-priced states. Of course, our trip also has (and will again) allow us to purchase fuel in 4 of the 10 lowest-priced states. 🙂 Have a great day and safe travels!
Though the Maryland average is $3.13, regular can be had at Costco and Sam’s club for $2.71.
Pa average gas prices are not $4.24 a gallon. I live in south central Pa and the prices within a 30 mile radius of here are about $3.05 a gallon. A few are below $3.00.
Same thoughts here in NY. I just filled up at a Loves for $2.99 ($2.89 with my discount). These numbers seem WAY out of whack for places that I travel in the east.
A mile from my house in Scranton, Pa gas is $3.05 gallon. I know a couple places I can go about 60 miles away and it’ll be under $3.00 gallon.
Live in a University town. Prices vary greatly depending on which side of town one looks. And, always go up on weekends, even higher for sports events at the University.
This info is so helpful.
Your article reminds us campers to “look a state or two ahead” for lower-priced fuel.
I live in a very high-priced west coast state and didn’t realize fuel was that less-expensive elsewhere.
There seems to be something going on in either the oil industry setting nat’l pricing, or Open Roads diesel fuel card changing policy. In the middle of a coast -to-coast trip diesel $$ have averaged between $3.50-$3.60 per gal. I expected low $3.00 range with the fuel card, my last savings was $.05 per gal BD.
I have also seen variances in the discount with Open Roads. I believe the biggest cause is the discount negotiated between various fuel companies. I would imagine that the higher their volume is the better the discount.
Oregon’s gas prices are reflective of the many taxes that the government tacks on for their many pet projects that they deem important. That is directly why gas is so high in Oregon. When the price per barrel goes lower, Tina will add more taxes on fuel to keep fuel costs at the same rate as California.
Some of the gas prices are bogus as Oregon prices are not that high. Eastern Oregon today…$3.46 at Love’s truck stop.
Western Idaho?
Yes, eastern Oregon is in Idaho!
life and taxes are all about Salem and Portland to help pay to feed and house the homeless and treat the hopelessly drug addicted.
We were in Pendleton last week and it was nothing like Portland or Salem….truly felt like being in Idaho, which we were in earlier this week. Fuel was around 3 1/4 bucks in both areas. I’m not sure how AAA is coming with these prices or why such an inaccurate article would be published because comparatively, fuel is way down year over year. Almost every comment, the readers dispute what is published versus what they are actually paying. When a narrative hits the brick wall of reality.
Still at $4.09 per gallon for regular at Costco east of San Diego
Fuel prices are the main reason we never RV in California. We live in Washington and gas taxes are slated to continue to increase here too. We always head east.
This article is extremely misleading. Average gas prices is California are not $5.34 a gallon. Today you can buy top tier regular gas at Costco for $3.89 a gallon. I notice that the lower price states are averages but not the lower priced states.