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Washington Gas Prices Reach $4.29 Gallon, Third Highest Nationwide

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Gas Price Hits $4.29 Per Gallon on Feb. 22 The average regular‑gas price in Washington was $4.29 per gallon on Feb. 22, up 6 cents from the previous day, 16 cents from a week earlier, and 47 cents from a month earlier, placing the state third nationally behind California and Hawaii; the figure matches AAA data and EIA reports [1].

EIA Shows Steady Rise From Early January The U.S. Energy Information Administration recorded gasoline prices climbing from about $3.79 per gallon on Jan. 12 to $4.18 on Feb. 16, a month‑long increase that mirrors the AAA figures for Washington and reflects broader national upward pressure on fuel costs [1].

Seasonal Switch to Summer‑Blend Fuel Increases Costs Refineries began producing summer‑blend gasoline, which requires lower volatility, raising production expenses; simultaneous refinery maintenance reduced output, tightening West Coast supply and contributing to Washington’s price surge [1].

Geopolitical Tensions and West Coast Logistics Add Pressure Uncertainty over U.S.–Iran relations is expected to lift crude oil prices, which comprise roughly 47 % of pump prices; longer transport distances, tighter regional fuel supplies, and stricter environmental standards further raise distribution and storage costs, sustaining elevated gasoline prices in Washington [1].

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Jan 20, 2017 – The nationwide average price of regular gasoline sits at $3.125 per gallon as Donald Trump is inaugurated, providing a reference point for later price comparisons [3].

May 2021 – The U.S. last sees a sub‑$3 per‑gallon average, with the national pump price dropping to around $2.99, a level not reached again until late 2025 [1][3].

Dec 2022 – Crude oil prices hover near $81 a barrel, a high that later recedes and underpins the 2025‑2026 gasoline price declines [1].

Nov 30, 2025 – The national average gasoline price falls below $3 per gallon for the first time in over four years, every state reports lower prices and dozens of stations in Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas sell at $1.99 or less; GasBuddy analysts call the breadth of the drop “remarkable” [5][7].

Dec 2, 2025 – AAA data show the average regular‑gas price dip to $2.998 per gallon, the lowest since May 2021, as crude oil falls to about $59 a barrel on higher U.S. production and OPEC output [1].

Dec 8, 2025 – GasBuddy records a national average of $2.897 per gallon, the lowest in roughly 1,680 days, with California at $4.414 and Oklahoma at $2.298; De Haan attributes the plunge to completed refinery maintenance and OPEC’s increased December production [3].

Dec 23, 2025 – AAA reports December as the cheapest month of the year, with the national average hovering $2.85‑$2.86, the lowest December since 2020, while WTI crude stays below $60 per barrel supporting soft pump prices [4].

Jan 2026 (early) – GasBuddy forecasts the 2026 annual average to fall to $2.97 per gallon, the lowest since 2020, and notes six straight weeks of price declines with current averages near $2.81‑$2.82; the firm warns of a spring uptick to the low $3.20 range before softening after June [2].

Jan 2026 (mid) – Former President Trump claims gasoline prices are falling “tremendously,” while GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan cautions that the decline stems from global oil market dynamics rather than any single policy action [2].

Feb 12‑16, 2026 – EIA data show Washington’s regular‑gas price climbing from $3.79 on Jan 12 to $4.18 by Feb 16, reflecting the seasonal switch to summer‑blend fuel, refinery maintenance, and heightened geopolitical tension over U.S.–Iran relations [6].

Feb 22, 2026 – Washington’s average regular‑gas price reaches $4.29 per gallon, the third‑highest in the nation, with crude oil accounting for roughly 47 % of the cost and regional logistics and environmental standards adding to the premium [6].

Q4 2026 (forecast) – Analysts project Brent crude could slip into the low $50s per barrel in the fourth quarter and into the $40s by year‑end if OPEC does not curb output, a scenario that would keep gasoline prices near or below $3 per gallon through 2026 [1].

2026 (annual outlook) – GasBuddy expects U.S. households to spend about $2,083 on gasoline in 2026, diesel to average $3.55 per gallon, and overall pump prices to average $2.80 in December after a seasonal summer‑blend surge, highlighting continued volatility despite the downward trend [2].

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