Pump Prices Remain at Record Highs for Autumn
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 8, 2026) – Gas prices remain the highest they’ve ever been for this time of year. Even though the national average dropped 5 cents this past week to $4.36, pump prices remain at record highs for autumn. This is the first year the national average has been above $4 per gallon in ... Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC (October 8, 2026) – Gas prices remain the highest they’ve ever been for this time of year. Even though the national average dropped 5 cents this past week to $4.36, pump prices remain at record highs for autumn. This is the first year the national average has been above $4 per gallon in October. After dipping into the $80 per barrel range for several days, crude oil is back above $90 per barrel. Hurricane Isaias is another factor that could affect gas prices if oil production and refineries in the region are impacted.
The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging statio n went down one cent this past week to 4 1 cents.
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