The streak tied a prior record of 157 days on October 13, a mark set in 2022 when the US also experienced an extended period of fuel costs above $4 per gallon. GasBuddy monitors these daily national averages to track retail spending and market volatility.
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US Gas Average Hits 158 Days Over $4 to Set All Time Record
Commodities7 days ago
Drivers in the United States have faced a sustained period of expensive fuel in 2026 that exceeded previous yearly benchmarks. The national average price of gasoline reached 158 days above $4 per gallon on October 14, establishing a new all time high for the most days in a single calendar year above that threshold.
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