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How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Jan. 12, 2026
National average gas prices fell by about 2 cents or 0.6% last week, with prices ranging from $2.12 in Columbus, NE to $4.96 in Lihue, HI, according to AAA data.
- On January 12, CheapInsurance.com compiled AAA data showing the U.S. average regular gasoline price at $2.80.
- CheapInsurance.com compiled metro prices using AAA data, noting Yakima, WA metro prices are current as of January 5 and differ from most markets.
- Regional contrasts included pricey Hawaiian markets versus cheap Midwestern metros, with Lihue , HI at $4.95T and Columbus, NE at $2.12 and Springfield, MO at $2.17.
- CheapInsurance.com reports diesel retail price at $3.50 with a weekly change of-$0.02, while Wenatchee, WA registered a +$0.03 increase as of January 12.
- Year-over-Year figures show a decline of-$0.27 for U.S. regular gas, compared with the historical expensive gas price of $5.02 .
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How gas prices have changed in the U.S. in the last week Jan. 12, 2026
CheapInsurance.com compiled statistics on gas prices in the U.S. using data from AAA.
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