Visual guide to gas prices in 2026. National average $4.29, California highest at $5.89, Texas lowest major state at $3.49. Year-over-year increase of 38%. Worst case: $6-8/gallon.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.