GasBuddy: Fuel Prices Drop in 48 States, Declines Likely to Continue10/06/2026Average gas and diesel prices fell in 48 states over the last week. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan explains:"Average gasoline prices fell in 48 states over the last week, with diesel declining in 48 states as well, as a broad-based retreat brought relief to motorists across much of the country," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "The largest declines were seen in Georgia and Ohio, where recently enacted fuel tax cuts amplified the drop, while price-cycling Florida and much of the Midwest also joined the broader downward trend. For now, declines may continue in a majority of states, though some price-cycling markets are at risk of an upward swing in gas prices in the days ahead. While oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are rising, refineries behind the Strait are not yet fully able to move products through, keeping gasoline and diesel prices elevated relative to what crude oil levels alone might suggest." -Patrick De Haan