Jump at the Pump as National Average Goes Up Nearly 27 Cents

WASHINGTON, DC (March 5, 2026) – The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 27 cents since last week to $3.25. The conflict in the Middle East has sent crude oil prices higher to the mid $70/barrel range. The recent increase puts the national average at the same price as it was in early April of 2025. Springtime typically sees higher gas prices as gasoline demand rises and summer-blend gasoline production begins. The last time the national average made a similar weekly jump was back in March of 2022 during the start of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. 

The national average per kilowatt hour of electricity at a public EV charging station stayed the same at 39 cents. 

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