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Washington’s gas price gap: Find out if you’re paying the most

Jun 9, 2025, 5:25 AM | Updated: 7:05 am

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The Chevron logo is displayed at a Chevron gas station on May 22, 2023. (Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images)

(Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images)

Washington residents are paying nearly 40% more per gallon of gasoline compared to the rest of the country.

AAA provided an updated database listing the best and worst counties in Washington to fill up your tank.

Washington counties’ gas prices

As of June 8, Washington held the third-highest price per gallon of gas in the country, and AAA detailed each county that contributed to Washington’s ranking.

The worst counties to buy a gallon of gas in Washington:

  • San Juan, $5.275
  • Wahkiakum, $4.798
  • Pacific, $4.723
  • King, $4.657
  • Jefferson, $4.647

Each county’s average gas price included regular, mid-grade, premium, and diesel.

The highest statewide average cost per gallon of gas in Washington history was $5.56 on June 16, 2022, according to AAA.

Lowest WA county gas prices

The best counties to buy a gallon of gas in Washington:

  • Asotin, $3.735
  • Spokane, $3.873
  • Pend Oreille, $3.996
  • Ferry, $3.999
  • Benton, $4.052

Washington had an average of $4.37 per gallon of gas, and the AAA national average was $3.13.

The statistics provided are updated daily by AAA and are subject to change.

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