Summer Gas Prices To Average $3.02 Per Gallon

GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas, last week released its 2025 Summer Travel Survey results and forecast for summer travel, revealing that American road trip culture remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty. GasBuddy forecasts that the national average price of gasoline was $3.08 per gallon on Memorial Day, making it the cheapest Memorial Day at the pump since 2021, but lowest inflation adjusted since 2003*. Prices are forecast to average $3.02 per gallon over the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with a sub-$3 per gallon national average possible on some days, especially toward the latter half of the summer.

Road Trip Revival

According to GasBuddy’s survey, 69 percent of Americans plan to take a road trip this summer, slightly lower than the 76 percent of respondents who planned to travel last summer. The average traveler is planning multiple journeys — the majority (32 percent) intend to take two road trips this season. Many Americans are venturing far, with 40 percent expecting to drive more than 5 hours to reach their destinations, demonstrating a commitment to travel despite economic pressures. Setting the Stage for Major Travel Holidays Among major travel holidays, Memorial Day leads with 52 percent of travelers planning road trips, followed by Independence Day at 42 percent and Labor Day at 35 percent. Planning styles are evenly split, with half of travelers having already booked accommodations and half maintaining flexibility — possibly to take advantage of last-minute deals or adjust plans based on cost.

While inflation remains a concern for many households, 47 percent of respondents report that the cost of gas is not impacting their travel plans. However, cost has emerged as the No. 1 priority for travelers this summer, ahead of factors like destination and accommodations. Most (54 percent) plan to pay for gas with a credit card, and many plan to use tools like GasBuddy and other digital savings tools, traveling up to 1 mile extra to save money on fuel.

“While we’re forecasting the lowest summer gas prices in years, economic jitters are slightly dampening optimism — but we still expect a robust travel season, with millions of Americans hitting the road, many for extended trips,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Rather than canceling plans, travelers are becoming more strategic with their spending. GasBuddy’s tools help them find the best fuel prices along their routes, potentially saving families $20 to $40 per trip — money that can be spent making memories instead of filling up. In addition, remaining aware of a change in gas prices as motorists cross state lines and keeping cool behind the wheel this summer will stretch more miles out of every tank.”