Was October 26, 2026 gas cheaper than last week?
YES
Yes — the national average for regular is $4.2858, a hair under the $4.2953 of a week ago.
Why
- Today: $4.2858 per gallon (AAA, Oct 26)
- A week ago: $4.2953 — down about a cent
- Still a dollar higher than a year ago: $3.0532