HomeNYT > U.S. > PoliticsWhy Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others? IFTTT NYT > U.S. > Politics Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others? mustpaid May 06, 2026 0 Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices. Tags IFTTT NYT > U.S. > Politics Newer Older