3 Vehicles Had Massive Annual Gas Cost Increases in These 10 States
Where you live matters when it comes to the price of owning a car.
Having a vehicle isn’t cheap and volatile gas prices have made ownership even pricier. While the national average price of gas has fallen to $3.89 per gallon, according to AAA, fuel remains one of the biggest ongoing expenses for drivers.
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And in some states, drivers are experiencing a higher year-over-year increase in gas spending than others. A June 2026 study from iSeeCars shows how much more drivers pay annually by vehicle type and location. Based on average number of miles driven per model per state and the efficiency of each automobile, here are the three vehicles with the largest annual increases in gas prices in 10 states.
1. Tennessee: Toyota Sequoia
Average miles per year: 23,243
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $4,095
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $6,285
Dollar Increase (January-April): $2,190
2. Oregon: Nissan Armada
Average miles per year: 19,278
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $4,263
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $6,390
Dollar Increase (January-April): $2,127
3. Utah: Nissan Armada
Average miles per year: 19,205
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $3,320
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $5,418
Dollar Increase (January-April): $2,098
4. Washington: Nissan Armada
Average miles per year: 19,079
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $4,851
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $6,881
Dollar Increase (January-April): $2,030
5. Arizona: Nissan Armada
Average miles per year: 18,479
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $3,493
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $5,497
Dollar Increase (January-April): $2,004
6. California: Nissan Armada
Average miles per year: 18,482
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $4,977
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $6,959
Dollar Increase (January-April): $1,981
7. Mississippi: Chevrolet Suburban
Average miles per year: 23,756
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $3,495
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $5,360
Dollar Increase (January-April): $1,865
8. Nevada: Chevrolet Suburban
Average miles per year: 19,136
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $ 3,764
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $5,603
Dollar Increase (January-April): $1,838
9. Kentucky: Chevrolet Suburban
Average miles per year: 21,578
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $3,404
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $5,234
Dollar Increase (January-April): $1,830
10. Idaho: Nissan Armada
Average miles per year: 17,273
Annual cost of fuel in January 2026: $3,189
Annual cost of fuel in April 2026: $4,990
Dollar Increase (January-April): $1,802
Drivers can't control gas prices, but they can choose the type of car they drive. Opting for a fuel-efficient car will help you keep more money in your pocket and reduce the overall cost of ownership.
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