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Average Price Of Gas Today Jumps As LNG Flows Tighten

Last Updated: • Written by Dr. Helena Varga
average price of gas today jumps as lng flows tighten
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Average Price of Gas Today: National Average Hits $4.356 as LNG Flows Tighten

The national average price of gas today is $4.356 per gallon for regular unleaded, up from $4.29 just one week ago, according to AAA data as of May 30, 2026. This 6.6-cent weekly increase coincides with tightening global LNG (liquefied natural gas) flows following prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which have reduced global LNG supply by approximately 20% and pushed upstream energy costs higher.

Current Gas Price Snapshot (May 30, 2026)

Fuel GradeNational AverageWeek-over-Week ChangeYear-over-Year Change
Regular Unleaded$4.356+$0.066+$0.076
Mid-Grade$4.864+$0.071+$0.082
Premium$5.237+
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Dr. Helena Varga

Dr. Helena Varga is a Budapest-trained energy economist with over 18 years of experience analyzing global LNG markets. She holds a PhD in Energy Economics from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and previously served as a senior analyst at the International Energy Agency, where she contributed to the Gas Market Report.

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