Jun 20, 2026

Gas Prices Are Up: These 10 Cars Now Cost $1.2K More To Fuel

Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Rebekah Evans

Gas Prices Are Up: These 10 Cars Now Cost $1.2K More To Fuel

Gas prices are up nearly 46% in 2026, and drivers of larger vehicles are feeling that increase the most.

A iSeeCars analysis found that the annual cost to fuel the average gas-powered vehicle rose $706 between January and April -- but, for some large SUVs, trucks and minivans, that increase tops $1,200.

Here are the 10 vehicles with the sharpest fuel cost spikes so far this year.

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Toyota Sequoia

Average miles per year: 17,856
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $3,523
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $5,145
Fuel cost increase: $1,623

Chevrolet Suburban

Average miles per year: 19,626
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $3,347
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,889
Fuel cost increase: $1,542

Nissan Armada

Average miles per year: 18,098
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $3,284
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,797
Fuel cost increase: $1,513

GMC Yukon XL

Average miles per year: 18,734
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $3,193
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,664
Fuel cost increase: $1,471

Chevrolet Tahoe

Average miles per year: 16,727
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $2,860
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,177
Fuel cost increase: $1,317

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Cadillac Escalade ESV

Average miles per year: 16,387
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $2,847
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,159
Fuel cost increase: $1,312

GMC Yukon

Average miles per year: 16,592
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $2,831
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,135
Fuel cost increase: $1,304

Jeep Wagoneer

Average miles per year: 16,975
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $2,782
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,064
Fuel cost increase: $1,282

GMC Sierra 1500 Limited

Average miles per year: 17,069
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $2,772
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $4,050
Fuel cost increase: $1,277

Chrysler Pacifica

Average miles per year: 20,872
Annual fuel cost (January 2026): $2,682
Annual fuel cost (April 2026): $3,918
Fuel cost increase: $1,236

“Fuel price spikes can play havoc with a consumer’s monthly budget, but consumers can reduce this risk by buying a hybrid or plug-in hybrid,” said Karl Brauer, executive analyst with iSeeCars. “If a driver’s lifestyle and transportation needs can be fulfilled by an electric vehicle, EVs can help insulate consumers from recurring and substantial swings in fuel prices.”

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Written by

Gabrielle Olya

Edited by

Rebekah Evans