The East Coast region saw the greatest decline over the last week, decreasing almost 6 cents.
Photo: EIA/Automotive Fleet
National gasoline prices are seeing a decline in the first week of February, but region-specific changes offer a mixed bag of predictions. The national average cost of gas currently stands at $3.08, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.
Although prices year-over-year are down by 5 cents, they were up by 8 cents just last week.
“The national average has seen little meaningful change over the past week, as oil markets continue to face selling pressure,” GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. Tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canada and Mexico, with reports noting a pause for the two countries but not on China, could cause gas prices to inch up in certain regions.
“While, on paper, tariffs on Canadian energy could have a significant impact on fuel prices, a prolonged trade war could weaken global economies, reducing demand and partially offsetting the effects of tariffs,” De Haan said.
A slow but modest impact on fuel prices is expected in markets that rely heavily on Canadian crude oil or refined product imports, such as the Midwest, Rocky Mountains, and the Northeast.
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U.S. Regional Gasoline Prices as of Feb. 3, 2025
Fuel prices see mixed changes across the nation. Here’s a look at prices by region according to EIA data, as of Feb. 3:
- East Coast: $3.01
- Midwest: $2.91
- Gulf Coast: $2.70
- Rocky Mountain: $2.96
- West Coast: $3.92
The East Coast saw the most significant decrease in gas prices, declining almost 6 cents, while the Rocky Mountain and West Coast regions saw the greatest increase of 4 cents.
Here’s a look at the top 10 cheapest states to buy gas, according to AAA data:
| Rank | State | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | $2.68 |
| 2 | Oklahoma | $2.70 |
| 3 | Texas | $2.73 |
| 4 | Arkansas | $2.74 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $2.76 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $2.78 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $2.80 |
| 8 | Alabama | $2.81 |
| 9 | Kansas | $2.82 |
| 10 | Ohio | $2.83 |
South Carolina was bumped off the list to make room for Ohio ($2.83) in the number 10 spot. Mississippi and Oklahoma remain the top two states with the cheapest price for a gallon of gas. Currently, 25 states have a $2.99 or lower average for a gallon of gas.
