The fluctuation of gas prices is something most households are forced to deal with.

As the 2024 presidential election slowly comes clearer into view, the economy will be on the mind of most, if not all, voters. The price at the pumps is one of the most direct and day-to-day pieces of evidence as to how the economy is faring.

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The national average for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.583, down from $3.589 on Thursday, but the same price as one week before, according to AAA.

Here is how certain states and areas fare in their prices at the pumps. To see how expensive gas is in your state, click here.

Maryland

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Maryland is $3.436, down from $3.477 yesterday. One week ago, the price was $3.428.

Virginia

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia is $3.346, below the national average. The price was $3.350 on Thursday, and last week at this time, it was $3.304.

Washington, D.C.

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Washington, D.C., is $3.688, higher than the national average and the same price as yesterday. One week ago, it was $3.667.

California

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in California is well above the national average at $4.876. The day before, it was $4.880, and one week ago, it was $4.891.

New York

In New York, the average price is $3.688, compared with $3.691 on Thursday. Last week, it was $3.697.

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Texas

The average price in Texas sits well below the national average at $3.129, compared with $3.139 the day before and $3.148 the week before.