10 States Where Gas Prices Have Risen the Most Ahead of the Holidays
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Gas prices increased in 21 states in November compared to the same time last year. Luckily, most of the increases were small, and some states even saw steep declines in gas prices. Wyoming, Colorado, and Wisconsin saw the steepest gas price declines, according to SmartAsset.
Not each state was that lucky, and you may have a higher gas bill if you live in one of these 10 states. Political leaning didn’t play much of a role based on the voting patterns of these states. Geography played a bigger role in higher gas prices.
1. Oregon
Oregon was the worst offender on the list with a 7.64% year-over-year increase in gas prices. The current price is $3.82 per gallon compared to $3.55 per gallon at the same time last year. It’s one of the many Western states on the list.
2. Alaska
Alaska is No. 2 on the list with a 7.05% increase. A gallon of gas used to cost $3.48, but it now costs $3.82. It’s also the 6th most expensive state when it comes to gas prices. Its west coast location and distance from the continental U.S. aren’t working in its favor.
3. Idaho
Idaho doesn’t touch the Pacific Ocean like several entries on this list, but it still saw a 5.65% increase in gas prices. It’s a steep drop from the #2 spot and stands as the only state in the 5%-7% range for rising gas costs. A gallon cost $3.10 last year but comes to $3.27 right now.
4. Washington
The state of Washington is another West Coast state that made the list. Prices went up by 4.94% and stand at $4.19 per gallon. A gallon of gas used to cost $3.99 in the state last year. The state of Washington has the third-highest gas prices in the country, only behind California and Hawaii.
5. Arizona
Arizona is fifth on the list with a 4.17% increase in gas prices compared to the same time last year. The current price per gallon is $3.35 compared to $3.22 in 2024.
6. California
California ranks high on the list of increases and also has the most expensive gas in the entire country. A gallon of gas used to cost $4.45 in 2024 and comes to $4.59 today.
7. Utah
Utah gas prices jumped from $3.06 per gallon to $3.15 per gallon, marking a 3.01% year-over-year increase. The Beehive State ranks eleventh for overall gas prices, further highlighting how much more you end up paying for fuel in the West.
8. Rhode Island
Rhode Island is the first state on this list that isn’t in the West. Gas prices went up by 2.55% year-over-year, with a gallon now coming to $3.02. That same gallon of gas cost $2.94 last year.
9. Michigan
Michigan is the first central U.S. state on the list, with gas prices jumping up 2.37% year-over-year, from $2.99 per gallon to $3.07 per gallon. The Midwest typically offers some of the most affordable prices, not just for gas but also for essential living expenses like housing.
10. Nevada
We go back to the West for the tenth state. Nevada’s price per gallon went from $3.71 to $3.78, which is a 1.89% year-over-year increase. Only three more states on the list have gas price growth above 1%. Luckily, most U.S. drivers won’t notice rising gas prices since they are minimal or located in states that saw year-over-year declines in gas prices prior to recent bumps.
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