Gas Prices in District of Columbia

Weekly average for regular unleaded gasoline

Current Average

$3.45

per gallon

Change This Week

+$0.04

+1.2%Rising

vs. National Average

+$0.26

National: $3.19

Data release: Sunday, March 1, 2026 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

About Gas Prices in District of Columbia

DC's prices reflect its small footprint, urban demand, fewer stations, and East Coast distribution patterns.

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Data Source

Weekly retail gasoline and diesel prices published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a federal statistical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Data release: Sunday, March 1, 2026 · Updates weekly (typically monday)

Data reflects weekly averages as published by the EIA. Prices at individual stations may vary. GasAlert Now is not affiliated with the EIA or any government agency.