Gas Prices & Inflation by State 2026: All 50 States Ranked
Compare gas prices, electricity rates, and rent across all 50 US states and DC. Ranked by gas price from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) — updated weekly. Electricity and rent are state-specific data from EIA and Zillow Research respectively. Select any state for its full 6-category inflation breakdown and 30/90-day forecast.
Gas prices from EIA weekly petroleum survey as of 2026-03-01 — reported by PADD region (states within the same region share one survey price). Electricity from EIA state-level data. Rent from Zillow ZORI (market-rate). CPI shown is the national average — BLS does not publish state-level CPI.
All States Ranked by Gas Price (2026)
| # | State | Gas $/gal | Gas YoY | Elec ¢/kWh | Rent/mo | CPI YoY | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Alabama | — | -10.3% | 17.15¢ | $1,226 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Alaska | — | -10.3% | 27.17¢ | $1,384 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Arizona | — | -10.3% | 15.59¢ | $1,705 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Arkansas | — | -10.3% | 13.63¢ | $1,030 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | California | — | -10.3% | 33.35¢ | $2,537 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Colorado | — | -10.3% | 16.74¢ | $1,893 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Connecticut | — | -10.3% | 30.47¢ | $2,168 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Delaware | — | -10.3% | 17.64¢ | $1,784 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | District of Columbia | — | -10.3% | 25.00¢ | $2,419 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Florida | — | -10.3% | 14.86¢ | $1,978 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Georgia | — | -10.3% | 15.01¢ | $1,726 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Hawaii | — | -10.3% | 42.23¢ | $2,803 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Idaho | — | -10.3% | 13.01¢ | $1,445 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Illinois | — | -10.3% | 18.86¢ | $1,645 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Indiana | — | -10.3% | 17.85¢ | $1,157 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Iowa | — | -10.3% | 13.42¢ | $1,040 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Kansas | — | -10.3% | 15.34¢ | $1,095 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Kentucky | — | -10.3% | 14.88¢ | $1,131 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Louisiana | — | -10.3% | 14.16¢ | $1,254 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Maine | — | -10.3% | 28.32¢ | $1,777 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Maryland | — | -10.3% | 35.85¢ | $2,052 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Massachusetts | — | -10.3% | 30.21¢ | $2,754 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Michigan | — | -10.3% | 21.20¢ | $1,388 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Minnesota | — | -10.3% | 15.08¢ | $1,570 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Mississippi | — | -10.3% | 16.30¢ | $1,042 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Missouri | — | -10.3% | 13.44¢ | $1,226 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Montana | — | -10.3% | 13.48¢ | $1,513 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Nebraska | — | -10.3% | 13.10¢ | $1,189 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Nevada | — | -10.3% | 14.17¢ | $1,708 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | New Hampshire | — | -10.3% | 26.92¢ | $1,947 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | New Jersey | — | -10.3% | 23.49¢ | $2,456 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | New Mexico | — | -10.3% | 14.81¢ | $1,271 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | New York | — | -10.3% | 28.55¢ | $2,385 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | North Carolina | — | -10.3% | 16.00¢ | $1,607 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | North Dakota | — | -10.3% | 11.95¢ | $1,025 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Ohio | — | -10.3% | 18.78¢ | $1,208 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Oklahoma | — | -10.3% | 13.56¢ | $1,072 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Oregon | — | -10.3% | 14.89¢ | $1,675 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Pennsylvania | — | -10.3% | 20.92¢ | $1,476 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Rhode Island | — | -10.3% | 29.91¢ | $1,897 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | South Carolina | — | -10.3% | 16.45¢ | $1,574 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | South Dakota | — | -10.3% | 14.29¢ | $1,089 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Tennessee | — | -10.3% | 15.08¢ | $1,546 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Texas | — | -10.3% | 16.39¢ | $1,527 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Utah | — | -10.3% | 13.17¢ | $1,611 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Vermont | — | -10.3% | 24.11¢ | $1,661 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Virginia | — | -10.3% | 17.05¢ | $1,857 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Washington | — | -10.3% | 14.40¢ | $1,996 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | West Virginia | — | -10.3% | 16.37¢ | $960 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Wisconsin | — | -10.3% | 18.80¢ | $1,246 | +3.2% | ↓ |
| — | Wyoming | — | -10.3% | 13.59¢ | $1,126 | +3.2% | ↓ |
Category Leaders: Gas, Electricity & Rent
Highest Electricity Rates
| # | State | ¢/kWh | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | 42.23¢/kWh | ↑ |
| 2 | Maryland | 35.85¢/kWh | ↑ |
| 3 | California | 33.35¢/kWh | ↑ |
| 4 | Connecticut | 30.47¢/kWh | ↑ |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 30.21¢/kWh | ↓ |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 29.91¢/kWh | ↓ |
| 7 | New York | 28.55¢/kWh | ↑ |
| 8 | Maine | 28.32¢/kWh | ↓ |
| 9 | Alaska | 27.17¢/kWh | ↑ |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 26.92¢/kWh | ↑ |
Highest Rent
| # | State | $/mo | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $2,803/mo | ↑ |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $2,754/mo | ↑ |
| 3 | California | $2,537/mo | ↑ |
| 4 | New Jersey | $2,456/mo | ↑ |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $2,419/mo | ↑ |
| 6 | New York | $2,385/mo | ↑ |
| 7 | Connecticut | $2,168/mo | ↑ |
| 8 | Maryland | $2,052/mo | ↑ |
| 9 | Washington | $1,996/mo | ↑ |
| 10 | Florida | $1,978/mo | ↑ |
Frequently Asked Questions: Gas Prices & State Inflation 2026
Which state has the highest gas prices in 2026?
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Which state has the cheapest gas in 2026?
Gas price data is being updated.
Which state has the highest electricity rates in 2026?
Hawaii has the highest residential electricity rate at 42.23¢/kWh as of 2026-03-01. Maryland and California follow at 35.85¢ and 33.35¢/kWh respectively.
Which state has the lowest electricity rates in 2026?
North Dakota has the lowest residential electricity rate at 11.95¢/kWh as of 2026-03-01. Electricity costs vary by a factor of 3.5x between the highest and lowest states.
What state has the highest rent in 2026?
Hawaii has the highest average market-rate rent at $2,803/month as of 2026-03-01 (Zillow ZORI). Massachusetts ($2,754/mo) and California ($2,537/mo) follow.
Which state has the lowest rent in 2026?
West Virginia has the lowest average market-rate rent at $960/month. The rent gap between the highest and lowest states is $1,843/month.
What is the average gas price across all states in 2026?
National average gas price data is being updated.
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