# How are gas prices in your area? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 6, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568 "2022-03-06T15:56:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 37
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/721 "2026-06-03T11:08:49Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > This small drop doesn’t quite match the 14% drop in crude oil price in the past 30 days. I suspect it’s much the same across the country? [Rocket and feather economics.](https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-05-07/why-do-gas-prices-rise-so-sharply-and-fall-so-slowly-blame-gas-stations-and-yourself) [Possible paywall alert if you have exceeded your freebie views] Here in Ohio there has been no price cycle in 3 weeks now–yet, and, since I am taking a day trip today, I hope there isn’t one until I can get back home and fill up. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/722 "2026-06-04T22:39:51Z")
$4.69 for regular in suburban Cook County today, which is about 70c lower than it was when it peaked in mid-May. It was around $4.09 in Green Bay earlier this week, which was about 80c below where it was a few weeks ago. ---
**Author:** ![wolfpup](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpup/32/10618_2.png) [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/723 "2026-06-05T21:09:50Z")
As I said before, I don’t pay much attention to gas prices because I drive so little, but today since I was passing my usual discount station and had just a quarter tank of what I presumed was still “winter gas”, I thought I’d fill up. Jesus Christ on a pogo stick! 😲 $80 for 3/4 of a tank on a mid-size Toyota Camry! That’s the biggest bill I’ve ever had for a fill-up, and it was far from a full tank! I don’t remember the exact posted price but I think it was around CAD $1.74 a liter. It doesn’t seem that long ago when oil prices were hitting short-term rock bottom that gas prices sank below $1 per liter. ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/724 "2026-06-05T23:19:54Z")
I travelled to near Dodgeville, WI where gas was $4.09. This is ~115 miles from me. Closer to home it was $3.84. Granted there is more competition and it is closer to to the border but it amazed me that there was that much variation over such a short distance Brian ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/725 "2026-06-06T00:48:50Z")
My local Costco has gas for $3.39. The regular stations around there are $3.59. Murfreesboro, TN, one county over from Nashville. StG ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/726 "2026-06-09T19:38:40Z")
> [@N9IWP](#): > > I travelled to near Dodgeville, WI where gas was $4.09. This is ~115 miles from me. Closer to home it was $3.84. Granted there is more competition and it is closer to to the border but it amazed me that there was that much variation over such a short distance I’ve seen such huge spreads (50 cents or more) just a few miles apart in _many_ cases; the longer things go without a price correction back upwards (Ohio is undergoing such right now), the more out-of-whack prices get from each other, and the astute bargain-hunting driver can take big advantage before they do increase. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/727 "2026-06-10T04:39:40Z")
Much to my amazement, DH’s preferred gas station has dropped 20 cents/gallon in the last 24 hours. My usual E85 station is holding steady. ---
**Author:** ![pirviii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pirviii/32/3233_2.png) [@pirviii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pirviii)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/728 "2026-06-13T05:04:12Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > I’ve seen such huge spreads (50 cents or more) just a few miles apart in _many_ cases Within a couple miles it goes from $4.19 to 3.69 on the way to the grocery store. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/729 "2026-06-13T10:50:18Z")
The price of crude oil has dropped almost 16% in the past month. Gasoline prices have not. ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/730 "2026-06-13T11:34:51Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > In this environment one needs to be topping off at _every_ opportunity. I’ve felt that way for a long time, well before the Trumpening. I’ve bored people with this before, but I always modify my pickups to add auxiliary tanks. Current truck holds ~70 gallons, which gets me across any spot shortages while traveling, and I can (sorta) plan refueling around prices. FTR: Tanks are legit [DOT-approved fuel tanks](https://rdsaluminum.com/auto-auxiliary.html), with venting/grounding/etc., not Wallyworld plastic. Almost forgot… Paid $3.39 last time I fueled. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/731 "2026-06-13T13:59:14Z")
> [@Railer13](#): > > The price of crude oil has dropped almost 16% in the past month. > > Gasoline prices have not. Depends on where you live. The national is indeed down 50 cents over the last month, 11%, and there is always a lag between crude and retail during a longer-term decline. In Ohio we had a jump back to $4.89 a month ago, but I was able to get $3.81 last Sunday in premium (after my $1.10 in discounts: regular being $3.91), and after another jump on Tuesday to $4.39 that same station was already down to $4.08 yesterday. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/732 "2026-06-13T14:26:43Z")
It’s dropped to $4.759 at the tribal station, and $4.859 at the nearest Arco. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/733 "2026-06-13T15:21:13Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > Depends on where you live. Good point, and I should have clarified my statement. Here in the Wichita area, the price has dropped about 30 cents in the past month, which is about 9%. Although, like your area, the price jumps 10-20 cents, then drops back down in a couple of days. ---
**Author:** ![Patx2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/73ab20/32.png) [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/734 "2026-06-14T02:26:20Z")
I just paid $3.94 today and was thrilled, then I realized I can recall when gas was $2.85. I’m in PA. ---
**Author:** ![JRDelirious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jrdelirious/32/9531_2.png) [@JRDelirious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JRDelirious)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/735 "2026-06-14T17:18:18Z")
This weekend fuel in San Juan is down to $4.09-4.12 regular, $4.57-4.61 for premium and diesel. ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/736 "2026-06-14T18:20:23Z")
Had family out to Hawaii, gas was roughly around $5.65 to $5.85. They remarked, " That’s not too bad ". They’re from the SF Bay area.😯😱 ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/737 "2026-06-14T18:25:31Z")
Filled up at one of the cheapest options in San Jose (Moe’s) yesterday: $5.31 cash for regular. ---
**Author:** ![teelabrown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/teelabrown/32/8412_2.png) [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/738 "2026-06-14T18:27:13Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > Filled up at one of the cheapest options in San Jose (Moe’s) yesterday: $5.31 cash for reg Try the Gulf station at Santa Teresa and Snell. It was $5.19 yesterday. Closer to home (20 miles south of San Jose), the typical price is $5.59 a gallon. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/739 "2026-06-15T00:29:16Z")
Up in Wisconsin this weekend, regular ranged from $4.09 to $4.39. Back here in suburban Cook County, Illinois, it’s around $4.69. ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568/740 "2026-06-15T01:49:43Z")
> [@Patx2](#): > > I can recall when gas was $2.85. When I was in first or second grade it was $0.33. By the time I was in high school it had gone up to $0.36 – a three-cent increase. And then people were really ticked off when it jumped to $0.39 that summer – a three-cent increase in one go. The NEX gas station was $3.93 Thursday, as were two of the half-dozen or so we passed on the way there. Don’t remember what the others’ prices were, but I don’t think any were over $4.00. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568.md?page=36) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-gas-prices-in-your-area/960568.md?page=38)