While Jet A prices stabilized in May following two months of sharp increases, the price of 100LL, Mogas, and UL94 continued moving higher nationwide, according to the latest figures from iFlightPlanner.
National Jet A Full Service averaged $8.07 in May, representing an increase of $0.02 (0.3%) compared to April. Excluding Alaska and Hawaii, Lower 48 Jet A Full Service averaged $7.97, with no measurable change compared to April.
National 100LL pricing moved higher in May. 100LL Full Service averaged $7.49, an increase of $0.33 (4.6%) compared to April, while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.33, up $0.32 (5.3%), reflecting an approximate 15% savings where self-serve options are available.
100LL prices increased across all Lower 48 states. The largest jump in prices for 100LL Self Service was in the Southern states, averaging $6.27, up $0.34 (5.8%).
UL94 Self Service averaged $7.29, up $0.17 (2.4%) in May, while Mogas averaged $5.36, up $0.30 (6.0%), with both fuels continuing to show limited availability nationwide.
Regional Highlights for May 2026
- Central: 100LL Full Service averaged $6.78, up $0.34 (5.2%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $5.96, up $0.31 (5.5%). Jet A Full Service averaged $7.14, an increase of $0.18 (2.6%).
- Northwest Mountain: 100LL Full Service averaged $7.59, up $0.34 (4.7%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.75, up $0.34 (5.2%). Jet A Full Service averaged $8.06, an increase of $0.14 (1.8%).
- Western Pacific: 100LL Full Service averaged $8.17, up $0.34 (4.3%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.93, up $0.35 (5.3%). Jet A Full Service averaged $8.64, an increase of $0.16 (1.9%).
- Southern: 100LL Self Service averaged $6.27, up $0.34 (5.8%). Jet A Full Service averaged $8.05, a decrease of $0.12 (-1.5%).
Six-Month Fuel Price Overview
Over the past six months, national aviation fuel prices have transitioned from relative stability to a period of sustained upward pressure as the war in Iran continues.
National 100LL Full Service rose from $6.34 to $7.49, an increase of $1.15 (18.1%), while Jet A Full Service increased from $6.24 in December 2025 to $8.07 in May 2026, an increase of $1.83 (29.3%).
Following gradual increases from December through February, both fuel types moved sharply higher beginning in March amid developments in the Middle East, iFlightPlanner officials noted.
National Jet A Full Service prices climbed from $6.41 in February to $7.64 in March, before reaching $8.07 in May, a nearly 26% increase in just three months.
Both Jet A and 100LL closed May at their highest prices of the six-month reporting period.
About This Report
This report summarizes U.S. aviation fuel price trends for May 2026, based on pricing data collected directly by iFlightPlanner from 3,350 FBOs and fuel service providers across the United States. All prices reflect reported retail prices at the time of confirmation. The average age of all reported prices is 9.4 days.
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Over the years fuel prices go up and down. It will stay that way. The good news. As far as I have seen and heard, all airports have been able to get 100LL without issue. No shortage. Yes, price has to vary with the market, but there is no shortage. When you land at a place that is supposed to have fuel it usually does.
(I know… there have always been a very few usually small airports where the pump would break or someone forgot to put an order for fuel in, those will always be there it seems.)
Worried about the price, just try adjusting it for inflation over the last 10 or 20 years.
I agree. After insurance, hangar rent, and an annual inspection, paying a few more dollars for fuel isn’t one of my biggest concerns. I also recall when avgas was consistently about double the price of automotive fuel and while it’s more now, it certainly isn’t double.
87 AKI gasoline was widely available in the Southeast for under $2.00 before Iran started shooting its own citizens and our courageous president stood up to the tyrants there. Watch gasoline prices plummet as soon as things settle down, which they will. In the meantime, higher global prices are a windfall for the US fossil fuel industry which is sure to invest in bigger, better, more efficient exploration, extraction, refining and distribution, resulting in greater reserves and lower prices for decades to come. Whether this will affect the miniscule market for Avgas and other aviation-specific boutique fuels is debatable, all the more reason to continue to trend towards Mogas + Jet-A/Diesel as the two primary fuels for aviation. Diesel especially for cars/trucks/ships/trains/planes, the most efficient fuel there is, and cheapest to produce. Stupid fuel taxes on diesel make it appear expensive. Jet-A is just another variant of diesel fuel.