Was October 27, 2026 the cheapest gas in the US?
NO
No — the US national average is about $4.29 a gallon, well above 2026's predicted $2.97.
Why
- AAA national average: $4.2858 as of Oct. 26
- GasBuddy average: $4.24 a gallon
- Cheapest state: North Carolina at $3.48