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AAA: Recent Winter Storm Pushes Gas Prices Up

RV PRO·RVs·Jan 30, 2026
AAA: Recent Winter Storm Pushes Gas Prices Up
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A recent winter storm that affected most of the nation has led to supply disruptions and increased gas prices nationwide. The storm caused below-freezing temperatures and lingering snow, which disrupted crude production and refinery operations. As a result, gasoline demand surged ahead of the severe weather, but not enough to match last year's national average at this time of year.

92 million barrels per day, while total domestic gasoline supply remained relatively stable. 6 million barrels per day. S.

3 million barrels from the previous week, which is about 3% below the five-year average for this time of year. 12 at this time. 41 per gallon.

52 per gallon. The national average price for electricity at a public EV charging station remains at 38 cents per kilowatt hour. The top 10 most expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are in West Virginia, Alaska, Louisiana, Hawaii, New Hampshire, California, New Jersey, South Carolina, Alabama, and Tennessee, with prices ranging from 41 to 51 cents per kilowatt hour.

On the other hand, the least expensive states for public charging per kilowatt hour are in Kansas, Wyoming, Missouri, Nebraska, Delaware, Utah, Maryland, Iowa, Vermont, and New Mexico, with prices ranging from 25 to 33 cents per kilowatt hour. Drivers can find current gas and electric charging prices along their route using the AAA TripTik Travel planner.

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