Was October 27, 2026 a record for gas prices in United States?
NO
No — at ~$4.26 a gallon, prices are the highest ever for late October but below the June 2022 record of $5.02.
Why
- National average on Oct 27: about $4.26 per gallon
- Record daily average: $5.02, set June 2022
- Highest ever for this late in the year, though