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U.S. Gas Prices Hold at $3.12 as Midwest Inches Up and Gulf Coast Stays Flat

EIA data shows a slight rise in Midwest pump prices as Gulf Coast rates remain unchanged

Overview

  • The national average for regular gasoline remained steady at $3.12 per gallon week-over-week.
  • Midwest prices climbed two cents to $3.01 per gallon from the prior week’s $2.99.
  • Gulf Coast drivers paid an unchanged $2.75 per gallon for a second consecutive week.
  • Midwest and Gulf Coast rates sit about 3.5% and 12% below the national average respectively.
  • Compared with a year ago, Midwest and Gulf Coast prices are down roughly 11% and 10% from $3.37 and $3.06 per gallon.