These Car Owners Are Hit Hardest By Rising Gas Prices: Study

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Some Toyota and Chevrolet owners are paying way more than others at the pump.

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The Breakdown:

A new study reveals which car owners are being hit hardest by rising gas prices.
Consumers are paying an average of $706 a year at the pump based on April 2026 prices.
The list is packed with large vehicles like the Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Suburban, and Nissan Armada.

If you bought a car in January expecting the price of gas to remain steady, the last few months have likely been a shock. The price of gas is up 46 percent in just a few months, meaning consumers are paying more at the pump than ever before. But some owners have been affected more than others.

According to a new iSeeCars study, certain vehicle owners are paying significantly more in annual fuel costs than others. Toyota Sequoia owners saw the sharpest increase at $1,623, when the average only rose by $706. The rest of the list is packed with large vehicles like the Chevrolet Suburban, Nissan Armada, and Jeep Wagoneer.

Shockingly, the Chrysler Pacifica also makes the list, but it makes sense once you dig into the data. It shows that people drive minivans the most on average among vehicle segments, with owners driving 19,292 miles a year, nearly 5,000 more than truck owners, resulting in a higher annual fuel cost—$3,610 versus $3,146. The average for an internal combustion vehicle now sits at $2,240.

Biggest Fuel Cost Increases: January Vs April 2026

Toyota Sequoia – $5,145 (Annual Fuel Cost)
Chevrolet Suburban – $4,889
Nissan Armada – $4,797
GMC Yukon XL – $4,664
Chevrolet Tahoe – $4,177
Cadillac Escalade ESV – $4,159
GMC Yukon – $4,135
Jeep Wagoneer – $4,064
GMC Sierra 1500 Limited – $4,050
Chrysler Pacifica – $3,918

Toyota Sequoia

One vehicle segment not held hostage by gas prices is the passenger car. It remains the cheapest type of vehicle to fill up, with costs only increasing by $606 to a more reasonable $1,922 a year.

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The study also looked at different powertrain types, including conventional hybrids, which pay the least for gas. According to the report, even though conventional hybrids drive more miles on average than combustion vehicles, hybrid owners would pay $700 less per year than pure ICE vehicle owners.

Motor1’s Take: Rising gas prices are fueling a surge in hybrid sales, and this study reveals one reason why—they save money. As prices rise, consumers will begin to consider these details and make purchases accordingly.

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