US EditionAverage Cost per Gallon of Gas Nears $4 in the US; More States Averaging $5 per Gallon
Gasoline rose nearly 90 cents from last month to $3.84, while diesel topped $5, amid Middle East disruptions and a historic 170 million barrel U.S. strategic reserve release.
- On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, AAA reported the national retail average for regular gasoline was $3.84, and diesel rose from $5.04 to $5.07.
- Escalating attacks in the Middle East have disrupted vital global oil infrastructure and trade routes, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed between Iran and Oman.
- Local operators and analysts note many DFW stations charge nearly $3.70 a gallon, above the Texas average of $3.53, due to timing differences and regional factors, said Rey Treviño III.
- Air travel and supply chains reliant on diesel or jet fuel are expected to face higher costs as crude oil price per barrel fluctuations directly impact U.S. households and consumers.
- The U.S. and International Energy Agency announced the release of more than 170 million barrels over four months as the U.S. crude benchmark dipped to about $93 on Monday.
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Average cost per gallon of gas nears $4 in the US; more states averaging $5 per gallon
The conflict in the Middle East has disrupted vital global oil infrastructure and trade routes, raising the price of gas around the world.
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