Average U.S. Gas Prices Rise to $3.70, Highest Since April 2024
The brief market update says average gasoline prices in the United States have climbed to $3.70, reaching their highest level since April 2024.
Fact Check
The national average gas price of $3.699 (rounded to $3.70) is directly confirmed by AAA's live tracking data as of March 15, 2026. AAA's own reporting explicitly compares these levels to the spring of 2024, supporting the claim that this is the highest level since that period.
Gasoline prices: Retail fuel prices paid by consumers at filling stations, often influenced by crude oil costs, refining margins, taxes, and distribution expenses.