Gas prices expected to stay below $3/gallon for most of 2026, GasBuddy predicts

What to expect with gas prices in 2026

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — What do you think gas prices will be like in 2026? "I don't think it's going to be good," one WAVY viewer said. "I think it's going to be more expensive." While no one has a crystal ball on gas prices, Gas Buddy, the app that helps you find the [...]

Gas prices expected to stay below $3/gallon for most of 2026, GasBuddy predicts

Michigan drivers are getting good news to start the year, with Grand Rapids and West Michigan beginning 2026 at the lowest gas prices since 2021.The average American household will spend $2,083 on gasoline in 2026, according to new predictions from GasBuddy, with a forecasted national average of $2.97 per gall.on.I expect summer will probably bring prices back above the $3 mark, but not much above that. Regional differences will be significant a…

Outlook sees national average gas price under $3 per gallon

Despite the welcome relief from the highs seen earlier in the decade, GasBuddy expects 2026 to still bring familiar bouts of volatility tied to seasonal demand, refinery maintenance, hurricane season and ongoing geopolitical risks.