Are gas prices going back up?

As of late May 2026, gas prices are a bit lower right now, but they could move up again in the near term.

• The U.S. national average for regular gasoline was $4.42 per gallon on May 28, 2026, down 12 cents from the previous week.
• Prices can rise during the summer driving season if demand increases, refineries have outages, weather disrupts supply, or crude oil prices jump.
• At the same time, some market outlooks point to prices normalizing or trending downward over the next 3 to 6 months if demand eases and supplies stabilize.

So the short answer is: they could go back up this summer, but longer-term forecasts also leave room for prices to level off or drift lower later in 2026. Exact prices can change quickly, so it’s worth checking a current local gas-price tracker or official market update.