EIA: U.S. Gasoline Climbs 7.8cts on Week

MIAMI, FL (DTN) –The national average for retail regular gasoline increased in the week ended March 2, with broad gains across major regions, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed Tuesday (3/3).
The U.S. average for regular gasoline surged by 7.8cts to $3.015 gallon last week, while standing 6.3cts lower compared to the same week last year, the EIA’s weekly update on fuel pricing showed.
East Coast (PADD 1) gasoline increased by 4.8cts to $2.882 gallon in the week ended March 2, while staying 9.5cts lower than the same period last year.

Within the East Coast, New England (PADD 1A) increased by 2.6cts to $2.878 gallon week-over-week, while remaining 9.9cts below the same week of 2025.

Central Atlantic (PADD 1B) gasoline prices increased by 0.5cts on a weekly basis to reach $2.967 gallon last week, while staying 15.1cts lower than the same week of last year.

Lower Atlantic (PADD 1C) gasoline prices climbed by 8.2cts to $2.830 gallon in the profiled week, while remaining 5.9cts lower than year-ago levels.
Midwest (PADD 2) prices climbed by 11.9cts to $2.794 gallon last week, while staying 8.8cts down compared to the same period of previous year.

Prices for the same product at the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) increased 11.2cts to $2.644 gallon and was up 0.8cts from the previous year.
Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) gasoline increased by 9.6cts to $2.758 gallon, while staying 20.6cts lower year-over-year.

West Coast (PADD 5) gasoline prices rose by 4.9cts on the week and 1.9cts on the year to $4.160 gallon. Gasoline prices at West Coast less California climbed 6.8cts on a weekly basis and 8.0cts for the year to $3.791 gallon.