Why Are Gas Prices So High 2024 Usa Today. The average gas price in the united states last week was $3.24, making prices in the state about 37.5% higher than the nation's average. What gas prices do — and don’t — tell us about the economy.

Gas prices have surged higher at the outset of 2024, stressing household budgets and complicating efforts to cool inflation. From 2021 to 2024, gas prices during these months have increased by as much.