Weekly area comparison
Gas prices in Lincoln
Dated weekly regular-gasoline average in the Midwest, with a trend and U.S. comparison. Not a live station price.
Average regular gas · Midwest
$4.11/gal
Week of October 5, 2026 · down 18¢ from the week before, up 26¢ across 6 weekly observations
- U.S. average$4.3525¢ more than Midwest
- $3.85Aug 31
- $3.89Sep 7
- $4.09Sep 14
- $4.39Sep 21
- $4.29Sep 28
- $4.11Oct 5
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in Lincoln
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around Lincoln and our commute page.
Questions
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for Lincoln?
For the week of October 5, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $4.11 a gallon in the EIA Midwest survey area, compared with $4.35 nationally. This is a regional comparison, not a separate average for Lincoln or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses the Midwest as a regional comparison. It is not a separate average for Lincoln.
Why is the price at my Lincoln station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.