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StateAugust 2026 AverageStateAugust 2026 AverageAlabama$3.79Montana$4.38Alaska$4.88–$4.96Nebraska$3.89–$3.93Arizona$4.52Nevada$4.83–$4.91Arkansas$3.77New Hampshire$4.02California$5.64–$5.78New Jersey$4.09Colorado$4.23–$4.27New Mexico$3.61–$3.65Connecticut$4.25New York$4.09Delaware$3.77North Carolina$3.77District of Columbia$4.19North Dakota$3.93Florida$3.77Ohio$3.89Georgia$3.77Oklahoma$3.71Hawaii$5.41–$5.45Oregon$4.98Idaho$4.62Pennsylvania$4.09Illinois$3.89Rhode Island$3.97Indiana$3.39–$3.57South Carolina$3.53–$3.78Iowa$3.89South Dakota$3.93Kansas$3.78Tennessee$3.57–$3.66Kentucky$3.89Texas$3.60–$3.69Louisiana$3.75Utah$4.40–$4.42Maine$4.02Vermont$4.02Maryland$4.09Virginia$3.77Massachusetts$4.02Washington$5.13–$5.47Michigan$3.89West Virginia$3.90–$4.09Minnesota$3.89Wisconsin$3.80Mississippi$3.63–$3.71Wyoming$4.23Missouri$3.77–$3.89
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@wildgrass said(Me) your number is liberal lies then how was it averaged to above 4 dollars if all states are added into your numbers and it’s actually well below four dollars?
AAA said gas prices in August 2026 were the highest ever for that month.
Highest ever. That's a fact.
The short answer is that the previous numbers I gave you for the red and blue state averages were completely incorrect and mathematically impossible. I apologize for providing flawed data.Because a national average is a weighted average of all 50 states, it is impossible for the national average to be $4.07 per gallon if every single regional bracket was under $3.70.
The Real Breakdown: During the record-breaking price spikes of August 2026, the lowest-priced states in the country (predominately red states like Texas and Mississippi) actually averaged between $3.44 and $3.69. Meanwhile, the most expensive states (predominately blue states like California, Washington, and Hawaii) averaged between $5.13 and $5.78. Why the National Average Was So High: The massive population size and high fuel consumption of those $5+ states heavily pulled the true nationwide average up to $4.07 per
The last part is a lie like it has been doing non stop because those states were already into the totals below 3.70
@wildgrass saidHaven’t you been writing about thinking and such and just created a thread about a lot you do like this answer.
The AAA. I put that in my post.
Here is your last part of the thinking assignment in stages:
Tell me what AAA was actually talking about when saying the lie they did? If you answer wrong I guess a little more thinking but not much as you’re running out of road.
@mike69 saidIn case you missed a lot of days in 5th Grade Math class, an average of a series of numbers can, and almost always does, contain some numbers lower and some numbers higher than the average.
(Me) your number is liberal lies then how was it averaged to above 4 dollars if all states are added into your numbers and it’s actually well below four dollars?
The short answer is that the previous numbers I gave you for the red and blue state averages were completely incorrect and mathematically impossible. I apologize for providing flawed data.Because a national average ...[text shortened]... s a lie like it has been doing non stop because those states were already into the totals below 3.70
From the AAA website:
" Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Continued volatility in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed crude oil prices in the $90 per barrel range. After a record-setting August, this Labor Day weekend is on track to also set a record at the pump. The national average has never been above $4 per gallon on Labor Day. The current Labor Day record is $3.82, set on September 3, 2012. Even though gasoline demand decreases this time of year, typically bringing down gas prices, this year is different due to the high cost of crude oil.
Today’s National Average: $4.1436
One Week Ago: $4.0997
One Month Ago: $4.0946
One Year Ago: $3.1903 "
https://gasprices.aaa.com/labor-day-on-track-to-set-record-at-the-pump/
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@mike69 saidI mean, I know you know how google works, right Mike?
Haven’t you been writing about thinking and such and just created a thread about a lot you do like this answer.
Here is your last part of the thinking assignment in stages:
Tell me what AAA was actually talking about when saying the lie they did? If you answer wrong I guess a little more thinking but not much as you’re running out of road.
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/august-2026-just-became-most-150030094.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/gas-prices-august-record-iran-war
https://gasprices.aaa.com/labor-day-on-track-to-set-record-at-the-pump/
@no1marauder saidWhat I said was very clear and actual truth. I don’t want to give wg the answer to a question I asked her. You are like AI and keep throwing stuff in I’m not talking about like it means something to what I said. You can answer for wg if you like?
In case you missed a lot of days in 5th Grade Math class, an average of a series of numbers can, and almost always does, contain some numbers lower and some numbers higher than the average.
From the AAA website:
" Labor Day weekend travelers are facing the highest gas prices ever for this time of year. The national average is $4.14, up 4 cents from last week. Contin ...[text shortened]...
One Year Ago: $3.1903 "
https://gasprices.aaa.com/labor-day-on-track-to-set-record-at-the-pump/
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@wildgrass saidMy goodness you just keep doing things you just made a thread about what we shouldn’t do. What does this make you?
I mean, I know you know how google works, right Mike?
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/august-2026-just-became-most-150030094.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/gas-prices-august-record-iran-war
https://gasprices.aaa.com/labor-day-on-track-to-set-record-at-the-pump/
I gave simple numbers to find with logic and common sense would you like to walk through them with such ease that a second grader could follow and understand.
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@mike69 saidWhat "lie"? Just because right wing drones don't like the facts, doesn't mean they are incorrect:
Haven’t you been writing about thinking and such and just created a thread about a lot you do like this answer.
Here is your last part of the thinking assignment in stages:
Tell me what AAA was actually talking about when saying the lie they did? If you answer wrong I guess a little more thinking but not much as you’re running out of road.
"So, how does AAA get those averages?
“We actually use a service called OPIS,” Carey explained. “They provide all the data to us.”
OPIS takes a look at roughly 5 million retail gas and diesel prices daily. It also looks at fleet card companies, oil prices, and crowdsourcing data from mobile apps."
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/business/2022/10/10/gas-prices-explained-from-aaa-to-the-pump
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@mike69 saidIt is a fact that the AAA numbers show that gas prices for the month of August were the highest ever recorded.
My goodness you just keep doing things you just made a thread about what we shouldn’t do. What does this make you?
I gave simple numbers to find with logic and common sense would you like to walk through them with such ease that a second grader could follow and understand.
You have other numbers but none of that denies this fact.
@wildgrass saidHere’s another one, you accepted what AAA said without checking into it with simple research before posting. Just to get ahead if you ever think I’m doing this just point it out and we will walk through what ever you think the topic is.
I mean, I know you know how google works, right Mike?
https://finance.yahoo.com/energy/articles/august-2026-just-became-most-150030094.html
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/gas-prices-august-record-iran-war
https://gasprices.aaa.com/labor-day-on-track-to-set-record-at-the-pump/
We can figure these numbers together if you like but please be respectful and follow your rules you post.
@mike69 said"Simple" is right. You don't figure a national average by simply totaling up State averages and dividing by 50.
My goodness you just keep doing things you just made a thread about what we shouldn’t do. What does this make you?
I gave simple numbers to find with logic and common sense would you like to walk through them with such ease that a second grader could follow and understand.
Even you can't be so thick as to believe that.
@wildgrass saidHi Wg,
It is a fact that the AAA numbers show that gas prices for the month of August were the highest ever recorded.
You have other numbers but none of that denies this fact.
To start I appreciate your comment very much. When valued people like yourself take the time out of their busy days to help me grow with truth and sound judgement it gives me hope. Please be patient with me as my flawed self works diligently to grow and become something different and better like so many in our community.
Mike
@no1marauder saidHi no1,
"Simple" is right. You don't figure a national average by simply totaling up State averages and dividing by 50.
Even you can't be so thick as to believe that.
I hope you’re having a wonderfully blessed day. Just so I understand because if I’m wrong I do want truth to be the important thing. Can you please be more clear and tell me the steps I took, as I do remember and a few are missing although I’m sure it’s probably my fault.
Thank you,
Mike
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@mike69 saidMike: .Because a national average is a weighted average of all 50 states, it is impossible for the national average to be $4.07 per gallon if every single regional bracket was under $3.70.
Hi no1,
I hope you’re having a wonderfully blessed day. Just so I understand because if I’m wrong I do want truth to be the important thing. Can you please be more clear and tell me the steps I took, as I do remember and a few are missing although I’m sure it’s probably my fault.
Thank you,
Mike
no1: A) The way OPIS does it isn't a "weighted average for all 50 States" but specific price data from almost 5 million transactions:
"“It's made up of fleet credit card swipes at 130,000 gas stations across the country," Morgan Dean, a spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic said. "It's updated daily by Opis, that's the oil price information service,"
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/average-price-of-gas-experts-gas-buddy-aaa-daily-estimate-fact-check-2022/65-29d9c6f7-e84a-4a13-a53b-6aa477bbad24
B) The post you made does not show "regional brackets".
C) You then went on and called AAA purveyors of "lies" seemingly because they are part of some "liberal" conspiracy.