The highest national average gas price during Joe Biden’s presidency peaked at just over 5 dollars per gallon in June 2022, with reputable energy and business analyses placing the all‑time U.S. average around 5.07 dollars per gallon for regular gasoline.

Key number: peak price under Biden

  • Analyses of federal price data show the nationwide average retail gasoline price reached a record high of about 5.07 dollars per gallon in June 2022.
  • Political and media discussions at the time commonly rounded this to “over 5 dollars a gallon,” reflecting the same June 2022 spike.

How that compares to earlier in his term

  • On Biden’s first day in office in January 2021, the average price for regular gas was about 2.39 dollars per gallon, meaning prices more than doubled by the June 2022 peak.
  • Fact‑checkers have noted that while Biden at times misstated that gas was “over 5 dollars” when he took office, the 5‑plus level only occurred later at the 2022 peak.

Why prices spiked

  • The run‑up to the peak was linked to a mix of surging post‑pandemic demand, tight global supply, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which pushed oil and refined fuel markets sharply higher.
  • Policy debates continue over how much U.S. energy and environmental policy versus global factors contributed, but the record peak itself—just above 5 dollars per gallon nationwide—is well documented in market data.

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