Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous publications including TheStreet, Mansion Global, CN..

Let’s talk about rising gas prices. You know what that is. It’s the thing that is making a lot of Americans cry while stuck in traffic right now. Gas prices are insane these days because of a few things but mostly it is because of the war between Ukraine and Russia.

The average price of a gallon of gas in the United States is on the rise in all 50 states, one prominent fuel industry analyst said.

Rising oil prices keep raising gas prices, pushing the national average to its highest level since summer 2022.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged drivers to avoid Chevron gas stations over Memorial Day weekend because of higher fuel prices.

The American gasoline market is not a single market. It is approximately twelve distinct

Gas prices were relatively flat this week, remaining at their highest level in nearly four years. As of May 18th, weekly prices were down 1 cent for regular and

GAS Price News Today: The national average gas price edged up to $4.564 on May 21, 2026. Significant regional disparities persist, with California leading in high prices and Texas showing some of the lowest.