Sticker shock: U.S. gas average hits $4.43; diesel outages reported in 3 states
The national average for unleaded gasoline rose to $4.43 on Sept. 17, up 12 cents since Monday and 16 cents week‑over‑week, AAA says.
Gasoline prices are approaching a record high for 2026 as the average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in the U.S. is $4.43 as of Thursday, Sept. 17. That’s up 12 cents since Monday, Sept. 14 and 16 cents from a week ago, according to AAA.