at the pump

idiom

variants or less commonly at the pumps

US, informal

: at the places where customers buy gasoline for their cars

Prices are higher at the pump.

Expect long lines at the pumps this weekend.

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Florida price at the pump Average: The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida on Monday, Jan. 13, according to AAA, was $3.10 a gallon. —

Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025 On Thursday, November 21, the gas station chain is bringing back Fuel Day—a chance for customers to save up to 40 cents per gallon at the pump to make Thanksgiving travel easier and more affordable. —

Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024 Discounts on gas: Amazon Prime members can get a new perk at the pump: 10 cents off every gallon of gas. —

Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024 Prices at the pump rise and fall with global oil markets, but state taxes, environmental fees and these pass-through costs add to the total price. —

Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at the pump