Gas prices in the United States are at record highs on Election Day, with national averages reported by different data sources clustering around just over $4 per gallon. The Verge, Forbes, The Hill, Carscoops and Bloomberg - Politics all describe the day’s driving costs as the highest seen for an Election Day, citing either GasBuddy or AAA.
Several outlets also provide context on what the record means in the wider political moment. Bloomberg - Politics frames the increase as part of an “energy crisis” that features prominently in the US midterms. The Verge adds a broader reminder that vehicle-policy debates often shape how energy costs are discussed, while others focus more directly on the figures themselves. One outlet notes the prior Election Day record level from 2022.
Across coverage, the key shared point is that Election Day gasoline prices are unusually high and set new records, though the reported averages differ slightly by source and timing.
