August 2026 is the most expensive August ever for U.S. drivers
The national average price of regular unleaded never fell below $4 in August, making it the priciest August on record, AAA says.
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded fuel remains over $4 as of Aug. 31 and with that comes an unwelcome record. Gas prices have never been higher for the month of August, breaking a record set in 2022, according to data from AAA.