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- Sep 8, 2026
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U.S. Aviation Fuel Prices Continue to Rise
Fuel prices remain high as a result of geopolitical conflict.
According to the latest iFlightPlanner report, aviation fuel prices in the U.S. rose again in August. Full-service Jet-A averaged $7.97 per gallon, 17 cents more than a month earlier. Across the 48 contiguous states alone, the average was $7.90 per gallon, up 18 cents from July. Prices rose most sharply in the Central region, climbing 25 cents in a single month. New England recorded the highest average price, at $8.19 per gallon.
The company emphasizes that fuel prices have now been rising for six consecutive months. The cost of full-service Jet-A rose from $7.64 in March to $8.07 in May, when it reached a recent peak.
Avgas was no exception. The average price of full-service 100LL rose by 3 cents to $7.54 per gallon, its highest level in the past six months. The increase for self-service fueling was much sharper, up 38 cents to $6.84. According to iFlightPlanner’s calculations, self-service fueling is still 9% cheaper than full service, but the gap is gradually narrowing: in July, it was 14%.
The report is based on pricing data collected from more than 3,000 FBOs and fuel suppliers across the country.
According to the latest iFlightPlanner report, aviation fuel prices in the U.S. rose again in August. Full-service Jet-A averaged $7.97 per gallon, 17 cents more than a month earlier. Across the 48 contiguous states alone, the average was $7.90 per gallon, up 18 cents from July. Prices rose most sharply in the Central region, climbing 25 cents in a single month. New England recorded the highest average price, at $8.19 per gallon.
The company emphasizes that fuel prices have now been rising for six consecutive months. The cost of full-service Jet-A rose from $7.64 in March to $8.07 in May, when it reached a recent peak.
Avgas was no exception. The average price of full-service 100LL rose by 3 cents to $7.54 per gallon, its highest level in the past six months. The increase for self-service fueling was much sharper, up 38 cents to $6.84. According to iFlightPlanner’s calculations, self-service fueling is still 9% cheaper than full service, but the gap is gradually narrowing: in July, it was 14%.
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The report is based on pricing data collected from more than 3,000 FBOs and fuel suppliers across the country.
