gallon

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

West Coast, especially in California, where gas prices have surged to nearly $6 a gallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

On Thursday, the price for a gallon of regular gas with a credit card was $3.84 at Food N’ Geaux.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The average U.S. retail gas price rose to $4.119 per gallon; Trump has previously shown flexibility with deadlines.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

According to AAA, the national average cost of a gallon of regular gas is up to $4.09 and, in California its up to $5.86.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The pot was filled with limp, almond-shaped leaves, boiling away in about half a gallon of blackish water.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt