Managing gas prices can be a daily occurrence.

As the 2024 presidential election slowly comes clearer into view, the economy will be on the minds 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 price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.543, down from $3.549 on Wednesday and $3.584 a week ago, 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 $3.464, down from $3.448 the day before. One week ago, the price was $3.477.

Virginia

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Virginia is $3.306, solidly below the national average. The price was $3.301 on Thursday and $3.338 last week at this time.

Washington, D.C.

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in Washington, D.C., is $3.700, the same price as yesterday. One week, it was $3.741.

California

The average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas in California is well above the national average at $4.827. The price was identical on Thursday, and one week ago, it was $4.853.

New York

In New York, the average price is $3.687, 2 cents lower than on Thursday. Last week, it was $3.699.

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Texas

The average price in Texas sits well below the national average at $3.172, compared with $3.185 the day before and $3.232 the week before.