Increases are broad but not uniform — the gap between regions is widening. The South and Mountain West saw the steepest hikes, up 25–27%, driven by refinery constraints and rising crude. Texas jumped +29.9% — sharpest state-level move. The Pacific Coast rose a modest 17% yet commands $5.76/gal in California. Midwest and Northeast sit at 19–21%. Vancouver tops North American city prices outside Hawaii at $5.43/gal.