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District of Columbia Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a weekly District of Columbia average. These are averages for the Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region, which includes District of Columbia.
This is a regional average, not a District of Columbia average. Prices in parts of District of Columbia can be higher or lower than the region as a whole.
- Regular, region
- $4.31/gal
- Midgrade, region
- $4.86/gal
- Premium, region
- $5.20/gal
- Diesel, region
- $6.51/gal
Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) gas prices over 3 years
Monthly average of weekly prices, dollars per gallon
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| Period | Regular |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $4.34 |
| Dec 2025 | $3.01 |
Last 12 weeks
Regular gasoline, dollars per gallon
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| Week of | Regular | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | $4.31 | -0.8% |
| 10/12/2026 | $4.35 | -0.4% |
| 10/05/2026 | $4.36 | -1.1% |
| 09/28/2026 | $4.41 | -0.6% |
| 09/21/2026 | $4.44 | +1.2% |
| 09/14/2026 | $4.39 | +3.5% |
| 09/07/2026 | $4.24 | +3.0% |
| 08/31/2026 | $4.12 | +0.6% |
| 08/24/2026 | $4.09 | +1.4% |
| 08/17/2026 | $4.04 | -0.5% |
| 08/10/2026 | $4.06 | -1.9% |
| 08/03/2026 | $4.14 | -0.8% |
Metro areas in District of Columbia
Weekly EIA city averages where published, and monthly BLS averages
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| Metro area | Weekly (EIA) | Monthly (BLS) |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | Not reported | $4.20 (Sep 2026) |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average price of gas in District of Columbia?
- EIA does not publish a weekly average for District of Columbia. Regular gasoline in the Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region averaged $4.31/gal the week of 10/19/2026.
- How do District of Columbia gas prices compare with the U.S. average?
- The U.S. average for regular was $4.28/gal the same week, so the Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) region was $0.03 higher than the national average.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update · Last updated 10/19/2026