GasBuddy Map Identifies Cheapest Fill-Up Days, Notes Ohio Price Cycling
The findings show predictable weekly swings that allow small savings from well-timed fill-ups.
Overview
- GasBuddy says Sunday is typically the cheapest day to buy gas in most states, with Wednesday through Friday usually the most expensive, offering about 4–9 cents per gallon in potential savings by timing purchases.
- Nine states break from the Sunday pattern: Monday in Alaska, Delaware, Indiana and Ohio; Tuesday in Montana; Saturday in Pennsylvania, Kansas, South Dakota and Wyoming.
- Ohio exhibits pronounced price cycling with sharp resets, the best deals appearing 5–7 days after a spike, and swings reaching about 45 cents per gallon; similar behavior occurs in Michigan, Indiana, Florida, Texas and parts of the West Coast.
- Pump prices hit a short-term peak last week before falling roughly 19 cents per gallon by Wednesday, according to GasBuddy’s analysis.
- GasBuddy projects 2026 averages at post‑pandemic lows with $11 billion less in nationwide spending and typical household costs near $2,083, while AAA lists the Harrisburg average at $3.07 and GasBuddy users report lows at $2.71.