EIA: U.S. Retail Gasoline at Lowest Since March


   
Miguel E. Andujar
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   DAVENPORT, FL (DTN) -- The national average for retail regular gasoline 
declined in the week ended July 6, falling to its lowest level in nearly four 
months as prices eased across most major regions, according to data released 
Tuesday (7/7) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

   The U.S. average for regular gasoline dropped 5.4cts to $3.777 gallon last 
week, the lowest since the week ended March 16, when it averaged $3.566 gallon. 
The national average remained 65.2cts above the same week last year, the EIA's 
weekly fuel pricing update showed.

   East Coast (PADD 1) gasoline prices fell 4.2cts to $3.700 gallon in the week 
ended July 6, while standing 68cts higher than the corresponding week last year.

   Within the East Coast, New England (PADD 1A) gasoline prices declined 4.9cts 
to $3.806 gallon last week, remaining 78.3cts above year-ago levels.

   Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) gasoline prices slipped 4.1cts on the week to 
$3.874 gallon, 69.6cts higher than the same week last year.

   Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) gasoline prices fell 4.3cts to $3.562 gallon last 
week, while standing 64.1cts above last year's levels.

   Midwest (PADD 2) gasoline prices dropped 9.4cts to $3.531 gallon, 55.0cts 
higher than the corresponding week in 2025.

   Gulf Coast (PADD 3) gasoline prices increased 2.2cts to $3.343 gallon last 
week, remaining 65.8cts above the same week last year and marking the only 
major region to post a weekly increase.

   Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) gasoline prices dropped 5.4cts to $3.661 gallon, 
52.8cts higher year-on-year.

   West Coast (PADD 5) gasoline prices declined 8.8cts to $4.831 gallon last 
week, while remaining 75.6cts above the corresponding week last year.

   Gasoline prices in the West Coast less California region fell 11.2cts to 
$4.422 gallon, while standing 62.4cts above year-ago levels.




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