Was October 27, 2026 the costliest gas price on record in United States?
NO
No — US gas is around $4.29 a gallon, well below the 2026 peak and the all-time records.
Why
- AAA put the national average at $4.29 as of Oct. 25, 2026.
- The 2026 peak was $4.56 a gallon in May.
- EIA says the inflation-adjusted record is 2012 at $5.08 a gallon.