Prices of gas remain constant as August commences.
Latest AAA Fuel Report Shows Steady Gasoline and EV Charging Prices
The latest AAA Fuel Report, as of August 2025, reveals that the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline remains steady around $3.14 to $3.15, with slight fluctuations. Meanwhile, the national average cost per kilowatt-hour for public EV charging has remained steady at 36 cents.
Gasoline Prices by State
The most expensive gasoline markets are dominated by coastal and western states, including California, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Alaska, Illinois, Utah, and Washington, D.C., where prices hover around $4.49 to $4.50 per gallon. On the other hand, the least expensive gasoline markets are mostly in the South and Midwest, with Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, and New Mexico featuring among the cheapest states.
EV Charging Costs by State
The most expensive states for EV public charging include West Virginia, Alaska, Hawaii, Tennessee, Montana, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Alabama, Arkansas, and Louisiana, where per-kWh costs range from 46 to 52 cents. In contrast, the least expensive states for EV charging are Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, Utah, Nebraska, Delaware, Colorado, North Carolina, Vermont, Washington, D.C., and Iowa, where per-kWh costs range from 25 to 28 cents.
Oil Market Updates
Crude oil prices have inched upward slightly recently, correlating with a modest increase in gas demand through the summer driving season. However, the increase has not been significant enough to cause a substantial rise in pump prices. Summer gas prices in 2025 are comparable to those in 2021, showing a relatively stable market despite seasonal demand increases.
Additional Notes
AAA's TripTik Travel planner provides real-time information for both gas prices and EV charging costs, assisting drivers in route planning with current fuel and charging cost data. The geographic disparity in gas and EV charging prices reflects factors like local energy policies, electricity tariffs, supply chain considerations, and regional fuel taxes.
Residents can download the FingerLakes1.com App for news updates on the go. Crude oil remains in the mid-$60s per barrel. FingerLakes1.com, founded in 1998, is the region's leading all-digital news publication. This is the latest in a series of production boosts by OPEC+ this year. For those interested in sending a lead, email news@our website.
[1] AAA Fuel Gauge Report, August 2025. [2] AAA EV Charging Cost Report, August 2025. [3] U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity Prices by State, August 2025. [4] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index, August 2025. [5] U.S. Department of Energy, Weekly Petroleum Status Report, August 2025.
- In contrast to the oil market, where prices have inched slightly upward, the transportation industry, including both gasoline and EV charging costs, shows a geographically disparate trend.
- Despite the recent increase in oil prices, the finance and automotive sectors have demonstrated resilience, with steady gasoline prices and competitive EV charging costs across various states.
