Was October 28, 2026 the cheapest day of the year for gas in United States?
NO
No — US gas today is about $4.26 a gallon, far above the year's early-2026 lows.
Why
- AAA put the national average at $4.26 on October 27, 2026.
- The national average was $2.96 on February 26, 2026, before the price spike.
- The 2026 high was $4.55 on May 21, according to Finder.