Gas Prices Edge Higher as February Kicks Off

WASHINGTON, DC (February 5, 2026) – The month of February is kicking off with slightly higher gas prices. The national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week at $2.89. Gasoline demand is down, as fewer drivers hit the road during the recent winter storms. But this is the time of year when pump prices start nudging higher, as spring approaches and refineries start making the switch to summer-blend gasoline production. Current prices remain below what they were this time last year when the national average was $3.12. 

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same this past week at 38 cents. 

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