Was October 27, 2026 gas price a record high in United States?
NO
No — the national average is $4.27 a gallon, well below the $5.02 record of June 14, 2022.
Why
- AAA national average 10/27/26: $4.2661/gal
- All-time regular record: $5.0165 on 6/14/22
- Highest ever this late in the year, though