Was October 26, 2026 gas price a record high in United States?
NO
No — the U.S. average is $4.29 a gallon, high for autumn but below the 2022 all-time record.
Why
- AAA national average as of 10/26/26: $4.286
- Down 6 cents from $4.33 a week earlier
- Still a record-setting autumn and October for pump prices