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Washington electricity and gas prices

Washington's average residential electricity rate is 11.1¢/kWh,below the national average by 30%. Gasoline averages $3.95/gallon, above the national average by 21%. That ranks Washington #2 of 51 for cheapest electricity.

Data last updated: 2026-01-01. Sources: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), state average residential electricity price; AAA, state average regular gasoline price.
Electricity rate
11.1¢/kWh
Gasoline price
$3.95/gal

Example: 12,000 miles a year in Washington

A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Washington spends about $1,693 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $381 on electricity — a difference of $1,312 a year.

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