How to Money · Friday, September 11, 2026
National average gas prices have surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time, with some areas like Lake Tahoe reporting over $6.50. This surge, a 40% increase since February, is making electric vehicles (EVs) and fuel-efficient hybrids like the Toyota Prius and RAV4 increasingly attractive options.
“We saw for the first time ever over Labor Day were national average above $4 a gallon. I just checked right before this. Today, it is $4.27 a gallon at the moment.”
“Gas prices are up 40% since February. 40%. It's so crazy. Yeah. We were out around Lake Tahoe. First time Kate and I had ever been there before. Amazing. Did a bunch of hiking. And- It was over six bucks. It was like $6.50.”
“Feeling like a fancy pants over there in your EV. And I do think as gas prices remain elevated, EVs, more people should consider them, right? Especially these used EVs, despite the fact that there is no tax credit that's associated with buying an EV anymore.”