U.S. Gas Prices, Electricity Charging Costs Hold Steady as Summer Winds Down, AAA Reports

"Summer is wrapping up soon, and so far, gas prices have barely wobbled," said Andrew Gross, a spokesperson for AAAPhoto byDylan HunteronUnsplash

The national average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.44, marking a slight decrease of just one cent since last week, according to the latest report from AAA. As summer draws to a close, gas prices have remained relatively stable, with no significant fluctuations observed.

While gas prices remain steady, the cost of charging electric vehicles has also shown little change. The national average for a kilowatt-hour of electricity at a Level 2 (L2) commercial charging station is holding at 34 cents, the same as in previous weeks. This rate is consistent across various states, as the nation continues its gradual transition to electric vehicles.

With an estimated 1.2 million AAA members living in households that own one or more electric vehicles, the association is closely monitoring these costs to help drivers make informed decisions about their energy consumption and travel plans.