Ethereum Gas Fees Today – Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Gas fees are normal at 0.06939 GWEI, near the 24h average. IPI: 47/100.
Today's average Ethereum gas fee is 0.10457 GWEI, which is 31% lower than yesterday's average of 0.15068 GWEI. Network status: NORMAL. Current fee: 0.06939 GWEI.
Today's Gas Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Today's Average | 0.10457 GWEI |
| Today's Low | 0.04983 GWEI at 05:24 UTC |
| Today's High | 0.92999 GWEI at 10:38 UTC |
| Yesterday's Average | 0.15068 GWEI |
| Change vs Yesterday | 31% lower |
| P50 Today | 0.10877 GWEI |
| P80 Today | 0.2638 GWEI |
| Transactions Today | 3577 |
| Avg Block Utilization Today | 47.4% |
Multi-Period Comparison
| Period | Average Gas (GWEI) |
|---|---|
| Today | 0.10457 |
| Yesterday | 0.15068 |
| 7-Day Average | 0.1626 |
| 30-Day Average | 0.20902 |
Network Intelligence Today
| Metric | Current Value |
|---|---|
| Inclusion Pressure Index | 48/100 (MEDIUM) |
| Spike Score | 40/100 |
| Fee Competition | 1.369362 GWEI spread (P90–P50) |
| Block Speed Pressure | 70% of blocks over 90% full |
| Tx per Minute | 1582 |
| Network Health | 48/100 |
ETH: $2433.54 | Last updated: 11:57 UTC
Ethereum Gas Fees on Thu, 17 Sep 2026
Today's Ethereum gas fee activity shows an average of 0.10457 GWEI, compared to yesterday's 0.15068 GWEI — a 31% lower movement. The lowest fee recorded today was 0.04983 GWEI at 05:24 UTC, while the peak was 0.92999 GWEI at 10:38 UTC.
The P50 (median) gas price today is 0.10877 GWEI, meaning half of all transactions paid this amount or less. The P80 is 0.2638 GWEI. Block utilization has averaged 47.4% today across 3577 processed transactions.
What the Network Intelligence Metrics Mean Today
The Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI) is currently 48/100 (MEDIUM). This composite score combines transaction volume relative to baseline, block fullness, and fee competition. The Spike Score of 40/100 indicates conditions are slightly elevated above baseline. Fee Competition at 1.369362 GWEI shows the current spread between aggressive bidders (P90) and typical users (P50).
Today vs Historical Averages
Today's average of 0.10457 GWEI compares against a 7-day average of 0.1626 GWEI and a 30-day average of 0.20902 GWEI. This places today's fees lower the medium-term trend by 31%.
How Daily Gas Prices Change
Ethereum gas fees follow predictable daily patterns. They typically peak during US and European business hours (13:00–20:00 UTC) and drop overnight. Weekends tend to be cheaper than weekdays. Today's pattern of a low at 05:24 UTC and high at 10:38 UTC fits the typical cycle, where low periods correspond to low global trading activity.
FAQ
What are Ethereum gas fees today?
Today's average: 0.10457 GWEI. Low: 0.04983 GWEI at 05:24 UTC. High: 0.92999 GWEI at 10:38 UTC.
Are fees higher or lower than yesterday?
Today (0.10457 GWEI) is 31% lower than yesterday (0.15068 GWEI).
What time had the lowest gas today?
Lowest: 0.04983 GWEI at 05:24 UTC. See best time to send ETH for patterns.