BLS average price
Historical gas prices by year
Browse average gas prices from 1980 through 2025, then compare each price with 2026 dollars.
Gas prices by year
Gas in 2025
$3.21 per gallon
$3.32 in 2026 dollars
Gas in 2020
$2.17 per gallon
$2.80 in 2026 dollars
Gas in 2010
$2.79 per gallon
$4.26 in 2026 dollars
Gas in 2000
$1.51 per gallon
$2.92 in 2026 dollars
Gas in 1990
$1.16 per gallon
$2.97 in 2026 dollars
Gas in 1980
$1.25 per gallon
$5.03 in 2026 dollars