Gas prices for 09/24/26: Average price up nearly 40 cents in the last month, 1 state up 65 cents
Gas prices across the United States have risen significantly over the past month. As of late September 2026, the national average price for regular unleaded fuel stands above $4.40 per gallon. Some states have been hit harder than others, with at least one state experiencing price increases of over 64 cents in a month, and another state seeing prices jump 60 cents in just one week.

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3 developments- Sep 21Lansing gas prices jump 60 cents per gallon in one week
- Sep 22Only lean-left coverage:Gas prices for 09/22/26: National average remains well over $4.40 per gallon
- Sep 24Only lean-right coverage:Gas prices for 09/24/26: Average price up nearly 40 cents in the last month, 1 state up 65 cents
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Gas prices for 09/21/26: Average gallon of gas jumps 16 cents in one week
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2 viewpointsGas prices for 09/22/26: National average remains well over $4.40 per gallon