Summary
A new map from GasBuddy shows that gas prices in the U.S. vary depending on the day of the week. Sundays are usually the cheapest days to buy gas, while midweek days like Wednesday and Thursday are often the most expensive.
Key Facts
- GasBuddy conducted an analysis to find patterns in gas prices across all U.S. states.
- Sunday tends to be the cheapest day to purchase gas in most states.
- Wednesday and Thursday are generally the most expensive days to fill up.
- Drivers can save between 4 and 9 cents per gallon by buying gas on the cheapest weekday.
- California consistently has higher gas prices due to taxes and regulations but follows the same weekday price patterns.
- GasBuddy analyzed daily statewide average prices from the past year for this study.
- These patterns do not account for additional savings from discounts or special programs.
- Gas prices fluctuate due to factors like oil markets, taxes, and seasonal demand but show consistent weekly trends.
