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Gas prices in Washington (DC only)

Daily metro average from AAA (2026-09-11), per gallon including taxes, for the Washington (DC only) area of District of Columbia.

Regular
$4.28
per gallon · €0.97/L
Midgrade
$4.87
per gallon · €1.11/L
Premium
$5.26
per gallon · €1.20/L
Diesel
$6.00
per gallon · €1.37/L
up vs last week 1.8% vs last week ($4.20) up vs a year ago 32.1% vs a year ago ($3.24)

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 $4.28 here is normal or not.

MetroRegularvs Washington (DC only)
Washington (Entire Metro Average)$4.20$0.08
Washington (DC only)$4.28
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Frequently asked questions

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

Regular gasoline averages $4.28 per gallon across Washington (DC only) today (AAA metro average, 2026-09-11). Midgrade is $4.87, premium $5.26 and diesel $6.00.

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 32.1% higher than this time last year ($3.24/gal then, $4.28 now).