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For the average household, transportation costs are almost as much as whatâs spent on rent or the direct costs of home ownership: an average of $9,004 annually. Nearly 90% of U.S. households report spending money on gasoline, an average of nearly $3,000 per year. The average cost of gas per month is $250. Many of us are still paying for our vehicles, through leasing or financing. The average cost of car insurance is about $907 per year. 20% of households regularly pay for some form of public transportation, about $225 per month.
1 Todayâs national average price of gas is $3.555 per gallon, which is the highest daily average since September 11, 2013. 2  Despite recent increases, the monthly average of $3.507 per gallon was the least expensive for March since 2010. AAA has forecast the national average price of gas will peak in April at $3.55-$3.75 per gallon, yet the recent slowdown in price increases suggests the average may not even surpass $3.65 per gallon. 2  AAA expects that the national average will remain less expensive than last yearâs peak of $3.79 per gallon.