National average gasoline prices fell slightly for the second consecutive week as of May 25. The decline comes even as costs stay near their highest level in almost four years.
Weekly prices dropped two cents for both regular and premium grades. The national average for regular gasoline reached $4.48 per gallon, while premium averaged $5.43 per gallon.
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AAA’s daily state averages show that gasoline prices in late May 2026 were generally higher in several Democratic-led states—particularly on the West Coast—than in many Republican-led states, reflecting a mix of state fuel taxes, boutique fuel requirements, supply constraints and broader oil-market forces.
Gasoline prices stayed largely unchanged this week, remaining at their highest levels in nearly four years. The national average for regular fuel reached $4.49 per gallon as of May 18.
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Gasoline prices rose for a second straight week and returned above $4.00 per gallon as of July 20. The national average for regular reached exactly $4.00 while premium averaged $4.96.
Despite the fuel tax discount, prices in Germany have risen again after an initial drop. ADAC and the Federal Cartel Office criticize that the 17-cent-per-liter tax cut is not fully passed on to consumers. Oil companies and associations dispute this.
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Motorists in the Philippines faced higher diesel and kerosene prices starting July 14, 2026. The Department of Energy linked the changes to global oil market volatility from tensions between the United States and Iran. Gasoline prices stayed largely stable.
The National Petroleum Company announced reductions in fuel prices that will take effect this Thursday. The liter of 93-octane gasoline will drop 100.3 pesos and diesel will decrease by 155.4 pesos.