Washington state motorists could feel more pain at the pump than usual this summer as a combination of supply issues, global tensions and state polices drive up fuel costs.
Gasoline prices typically increase in summer due to demand and the switch to a more expensive blend of gasoline formulated to reduce emissions during warmer months.
The Evergreen State has seen gasoline prices, among the highest in the nation, increasing over the last several weeks.
“You are literally the only state that is above where it was one year ago,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said of fuel prices in Washington.
According to AAA, on June 18, 2024, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Washington was almost $4.35 per gallon. On Wednesday (June 18, 2025), it was nearly $4.41 per gallon.
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