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Gas prices in District of Columbia

Regular gas costs an average of $4.41 a gallon in District of Columbia, and diesel $6.53, based on the Central Atlantic regional figure for the week of September 28, 2026. That's 6 cents below the national average.

EIA doesn't publish a separate average for District of Columbia, so this is the Central Atlantic average, which covers District of Columbia. Prices at individual stations vary.

FuelDistrict of ColumbiaU.S. average
Regular$4.41$4.47
Diesel$6.53$6.38

What gas costs in District of Columbia

Filling a 15-gallon tank with regular costs about $66.15. A 300-mile road trip in a car that gets 25 mpg uses 12 gallons, which comes to about $52.92.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is gas in District of Columbia right now?

Regular gas averages $4.41 a gallon based on the Central Atlantic regional figure for the week of September 28, 2026.

How much is diesel in District of Columbia?

Diesel averages $6.53 a gallon based on the Central Atlantic figure.

How much does it cost to fill up in District of Columbia?

A 15-gallon tank of regular costs about $66.15 at the average price.

Where do these prices come from?

The U.S. Energy Information Administration surveys retail gas stations every week and publishes averages for the nation, regions and nine states every Monday.

Gas prices in Central Atlantic over time

Since 6 October 2025, the typical price of regular gas has risen by 130 cents.

$2.45$3.58$4.72$5.85$6.99NovJanMarMayJulSept
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Weekly averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. See national price history.

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