US Regular Conventional Gas Price (GASREGCOVW)
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US Regular Conventional Gas Price (FRED series GASREGCOVW) is a weekly economic indicator measured in dollars per gallon. The series is published through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis economic database, with history going back to 1990.
Why it matters: US Regular Conventional Gas Price is one of the indicators traders, economists, and policymakers watch within the economic complex. Analysts use it to track conditions in the US economy and to anticipate shifts in growth, inflation, and policy.
How to read it: focus on the direction and persistence of changes rather than any single weekly print. Comparing the latest value against its level a year ago, and against its long-run range since 1990, gives a better sense of whether the series is signaling acceleration, deceleration, or a turning point.
About This Series
Weighted average based on sampling of approximately 900 retail outlets, 8:00AM Monday. The price represents self-service unless only full-service is available and includes all taxes. See (http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/wrgp/mogas_home_page.html) for further definitions. All Formulations includes both conventional gasoline and reformulated gasoline.
Recent Data
| Date | Value ($ per Gallon) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 3.99 | -0.15 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4.14 | -0.19 |
| May 25, 2026 | 4.33 | -0.01 |
| May 18, 2026 | 4.33 | -0.02 |
| May 11, 2026 | 4.35 | +0.05 |
| May 4, 2026 | 4.31 | +0.36 |
| April 27, 2026 | 3.95 | +0.06 |
| April 20, 2026 | 3.89 | -0.08 |
| April 13, 2026 | 3.96 | +0.02 |
| April 6, 2026 | 3.95 | +0.13 |
| March 30, 2026 | 3.81 | +0.03 |
| March 23, 2026 | 3.79 | +0.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US Regular Conventional Gas Price today?
The latest value of US Regular Conventional Gas Price (GASREGCOVW) is shown at the top of this page, along with its observation date and the change from the prior reading. Data is sourced from FRED and refreshed regularly.
How often is US Regular Conventional Gas Price updated?
US Regular Conventional Gas Price is reported weekly (Weekly). New observations appear on FRED shortly after the source agency releases them, and this page updates daily.
What does a rising US Regular Conventional Gas Price mean?
A sustained rise in US Regular Conventional Gas Price signals strengthening readings in this economic measure, in dollars per gallon. Whether that is positive or negative for markets depends on context — compare the move against the series’ trend and related indicators in the same category.
Where does the GASREGCOVW data come from?
The data comes from FRED® (Federal Reserve Economic Data), maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, under series ID GASREGCOVW. History is available back to 1990.
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Data sourced from FRED®, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: US Regular Conventional Gas Price (GASREGCOVW). Retrieved from fred.stlouisfed.org. Last updated June 9, 2026.