Issue 21 · MAY 18, 2026 · WA
Washington Gas Pain Spotlight — Week of May 18, 2026
Washington drivers paid $5.59/gal (week of 2026-05-18, +24.5% vs national). Ranked #7 of 50.
PumpPain Data How we compile these All 50 states
12-week trend
+$1.39 over 12 weeks
Where Washington sits
50 states, ranked by price — Washington highlighted.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration weekly retail series + PADD regional fallback for non-tracked states. Week of May 18, 2026.
Washington Gas Pain Spotlight
Week of 2026-05-18 · Source: EIA WA state weekly retail
For the week of 2026-05-18, drivers in Washington paid $5.59/gal — ranked #7 of 50. That’s 24.5% above the national average of $4.49/gal.
What it costs to fill up
A 15-gallon tank at Washington prices ran $83.87. A 26-gallon truck tank cost $145.37.
Where Washington sits
| Metric | Value |
|---|
| State avg | $5.59 |
| National avg | $4.49 |
| Difference | +24.5% |
| State rank | #7 of 50 |
| Data source | EIA state weekly retail |
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