Stable National Average to Start the Year, Lowest since 2021

WASHINGTON, DC (January 8, 2026) – The new year begins with the lowest national average in years at $2.81. The last time the national average for a gallon of regular gas was this low was back in March of 2021. Crude oil prices remain relatively unchanged from the end of 2025 and unaffected amid questions about Venezuela’s impact on the oil market. Currently, the global oil supply is strong, as OPEC+, the coalition of oil-exporting countries, says it’s not planning any production hikes in the first quarter of 2026 due to lower demand. 

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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