Question 1

What is the average price of gas in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Gas Index tracks real-time gas prices across 170,000+ stations. The national average fluctuates daily. Search by zip code, city, or state to find current prices near you.

Question 2

How are Gas Index prices collected?

Accepted Answer

We combine four data sources: the EIA's weekly survey data (back to 1990), Google Places API station-level prices, AI voice agents that call gas stations directly, and crowdsourced photo submissions from users.

Question 3

Where is the cheapest gas in America?

Accepted Answer

Gas prices vary significantly by state due to different tax rates and supply logistics. States like Mississippi, Texas, and Oklahoma typically have the cheapest gas. Use The Gas Index to search by zip code and find the cheapest gas near you.

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