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Gas prices in Washington (DC only)

Daily metro average from AAA (2026-07-28), per gallon including taxes, for the Washington (DC only) area of District of Columbia.

Regular
$4.24
per gallon · €0.98/L
Midgrade
$4.87
per gallon · €1.13/L
Premium
$5.24
per gallon · €1.21/L
Diesel
$5.57
per gallon · €1.29/L
2.6% vs last week ($4.13) 27.4% vs a year ago ($3.33)

Nearest District of Columbia metros on price

The metros immediately either side of Washington (DC only) in District of Columbia, so you can see whether paying $4.24 here is normal or not.

MetroRegularvs Washington (DC only)
Washington (Entire Metro Average)$4.10$0.14
Washington (DC only)$4.24
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Frequently asked questions

How much is gas in Washington (DC only) right now?

Regular gasoline averages $4.24 per gallon across Washington (DC only) today (AAA metro average, 2026-07-28). Midgrade is $4.87, premium $5.24 and diesel $5.57.

Is gas cheaper in Washington (DC only) than the rest of District of Columbia?

A District of Columbia state comparison is unavailable today.

Where does Washington (DC only) rank in District of Columbia?

Washington (DC only) is the 2nd cheapest of 2 District of Columbia metros AAA tracks.

Are gas prices in Washington (DC only) higher than a year ago?

Yes — regular is 27.4% higher than this time last year ($3.33/gal then, $4.24 now).