GAS: Prices Fall At The Pump By 43 Cents On Average Nationally And 40 Cents In California

After a spike earlier in the spring, June drivers found prices at the pump down across the country by 43 cents according to the national survey tracked daily by AAA.

While the national average dropped to $4.05 from April 2026’s high of $4.48 a gallon, California drivers continued to face prices 37% higher on average than the national average. Despite its role in distribution of fuel with four of the world’s largest ports and oil pipelines and distribution stretching outside the state, California continued to far outpace even the traditional high priced states of Hawaii, Oregon, New York, and Washington.

Energy costs effect every part of the economy for residents, employees, and employers and the Association of Western Employers is monitoring this story daily and will continue to provide updates and analysis.