U.S. aviation fuel prices continued their upward climb in September, with both Jet A and 100LL reaching their highest levels of the past six months, according to data from iFlightPlanner released Monday.
National average full-service Jet A reached $8.36 per gallon in September, up 39 cents, or 4.9%, from August. In the Lower 48, the average was $8.31 per gallon, a 40-cent increase from the previous month.
Avgas prices also moved higher. Full-service 100LL averaged $7.75 per gallon nationwide, up 21 cents, or 2.8%, from August. Self-service 100LL averaged $6.67, an increase of 16 cents.
iFlightPlanner also noted UL94 self-service averaged $7.68 per gallon, up 20 cents, while MOGAS averaged $5.61, a 4-cent increase. Both fuels remain available at a relatively limited number of locations.
The September numbers extend a three-month run of higher fuel prices. After easing in June, both Jet A and 100LL increased in July, August, and September.
The longer-term trend is more pronounced. Compared with January, national full-service Jet A prices were up 32.7% in September, while 100LL was 21.7% higher.
Prices also varied significantly by region. Among Lower 48 markets, the Eastern region recorded one of the largest Jet A increases, with full-service fuel averaging $8.69 per gallon, up 57 cents, or 7%, from August. In the Great Lakes region, Jet A averaged $7.94, an increase of 47 cents.
The figures are based on retail pricing reported by 3,370 FBOs and fuel service providers across the U.S. iFlightPlanner said the prices represent rates reported at the time of confirmation.
Another report released in September pegged the national 100LL average at $7.69.
It is interesting what is happening in the US about AVGAS prices.
UL 94 was listed at almost USD 7,70 per US Gallon. In Sweden (Europe) where we have energy taxes, CO2 taxes the Hjelmco AVGAS 91/96 UL (exceeds UL94 parameters) is priced lower than in the US.
Europe with fuel taxes has all over the time had higher AVGAS prices than the US. Something is happening in the US.
You are right, the normal avgas price difference between Sweden and the US has flipped. A huge fuel tax cut in Sweden combined with the US Adminstration’s energy policy and a war in Iran caused this situation.
Thank you Donald Trump.
Fuel prices are and have always been based on speculation, in that oil companies base prices not on what’s at the pump, and instead on oil that is still in the ground. It is no secret.
That’s why when someone in the oil producing countries fart, the price goes up overnight. Also, only a small amount of any one fuel from a barrel of oil goes into what we buy, X to auto, Y to aviation, Z to jet, A to lube, B to asphalt, C to other uses. The only part we see is at the cash register.
If you can afford an airplane, you can afford fuel plain and simple.
I can’t imagine why! Moral of the story is don’t elect morons to high office!
If anybody thinks putting the party that was voted out of office in 2024 back in will result in lower fuel prices, you may be in for a rude awakening. Democrats have a history of wanting high fuel prices because they hate oil. They are the party to push the mess we have with avgas now!
For many flying is a way of living and many do not own their aircraft. They are flying through flying-clubs and like. Fuel prices are paramount for them. You shall not have to be rich to love flying.