U.S. aviation fuel prices moved higher again in August, with slight gains across both 100LL and Jet A nationwide, according to the latest figures from iFlightPlanner.
National 100LL prices moved higher in August, averaging $7.54 for full service, an increase of $0.03 (0.4%) compared to July. The price of 100LL Self Service averaged $6.84, up $0.38 (5.8%). This reflects an approximately 9% savings where self-serve options are available, down from approximately 14% in July, according to iFlightPlanner officials.
The average price of full service Jet A was $7.97 in August, representing an increase of $0.17 (2.1%) compared to July. Excluding Alaska and Hawaii, Lower-48 Jet A Full Service price averaged $7.90, up $0.18 (2.3%) compared to July.
UL94 Self Service averaged $7.48, down $0.02 (-0.3%) in August, while mogas averaged $5.58, up $0.04 (0.8%), with both fuels continuing to show limited and highly regional availability nationwide.
100LL Full Service also increased across most Lower-48 regions, while 100LL Self Service rose across all Lower-48 regions, led by New England and the Southern states, both up 1.6%.
Regional Jet A Full Service pricing increased across all Lower-48 regions in August, led by the Central region at $7.53, up $0.25 (3.5%).
Regional Highlights
- Central: 100LL Full Service averaged $6.94, up $0.05 (0.7%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.24, up $0.03 (0.4%).
- New England: 100LL Full Service averaged $8.12, up $0.10 (1.2%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $7.12, up $0.11 (1.6%). Jet A Full Service averaged $8.19, up $0.24 (3.1%).
- Southwest: 100LL Full Service averaged $7.25, up $0.04 (0.6%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.14, up $0.05 (0.9%). Jet A Full Service averaged $7.57, an increase of $0.21 (2.8%).
- Southern: 100LL Full Service averaged $7.46, up $0.03 (0.4%), while 100LL Self Service averaged $6.41, up $0.10 (1.6%). Jet A Full Service averaged $8.05, up $0.20 (2.6%).
Six-Month Fuel Price Trend Overview
Over the past six months, national aviation fuel prices remained elevated after rising sharply in the spring.
National Jet A Full Service increased from $7.64 in March 2026 to $7.97 in August 2026, an increase of $0.33 (4.3%), while national 100LL Full Service rose from $6.80 to $7.54, an increase of $0.74 (10.9%). Prices for both fuel types climbed through May, eased in June, and then moved higher again in July and August.
Jet A Full Service closed August below its six-month high of $8.07 in May, while 100LL Full Service reached $7.54, setting a new high for the six-month reporting period.
About This Report
This report summarizes U.S. aviation fuel price trends for August 2026, based on pricing data collected directly by iFlightPlanner from 3,372 FBOs and fuel service providers across the United States. All prices reflect reported retail prices at the time of confirmation.
This data is distributed to leading aviation organizations and platforms, including the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), AeroQuote, Hamilton AI, SkyVector, PilotGPT, SurfOS, CharterHub, and more.
- Total Reporting FBOs and Fuel Service Providers: 3,372
- FBOs and FSPs Reporting within Last Seven Days: 1,683 (49.9%)
- Average Age of All Reported Prices: 10.3 days
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