Ethereum Gas Fees Today – Tue, 19 May 2026
Gas fees are normal at 0.20343 GWEI, near the 24h average. IPI: 49/100.
Today's average Ethereum gas fee is 0.13973 GWEI, which is 40% lower than yesterday's average of 0.23207 GWEI. Network status: NORMAL. Current fee: 0.20343 GWEI.
Today's Gas Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Today's Average | 0.13973 GWEI |
| Today's Low | 0.09284 GWEI at 00:38 UTC |
| Today's High | 0.35682 GWEI at 12:20 UTC |
| Yesterday's Average | 0.23207 GWEI |
| Change vs Yesterday | 40% lower |
| P50 Today | 0.14347 GWEI |
| P80 Today | 0.29135 GWEI |
| Transactions Today | 4030 |
| Avg Block Utilization Today | 49.7% |
Multi-Period Comparison
| Period | Average Gas (GWEI) |
|---|---|
| Today | 0.13973 |
| Yesterday | 0.23207 |
| 7-Day Average | 0.41204 |
| 30-Day Average | 0.75641 |
Network Intelligence Today
| Metric | Current Value |
|---|---|
| Inclusion Pressure Index | 50/100 (MEDIUM) |
| Spike Score | 34/100 |
| Fee Competition | 1.852206 GWEI spread (P90–P50) |
| Block Speed Pressure | 55% of blocks over 90% full |
| Tx per Minute | 1317 |
| Network Health | 50/100 |
ETH: $2108.68 | Last updated: 13:27 UTC
Ethereum Gas Fees on Tue, 19 May 2026
Today's Ethereum gas fee activity shows an average of 0.13973 GWEI, compared to yesterday's 0.23207 GWEI — a 40% lower movement. The lowest fee recorded today was 0.09284 GWEI at 00:38 UTC, while the peak was 0.35682 GWEI at 12:20 UTC.
The P50 (median) gas price today is 0.14347 GWEI, meaning half of all transactions paid this amount or less. The P80 is 0.29135 GWEI. Block utilization has averaged 49.7% today across 4030 processed transactions.
What the Network Intelligence Metrics Mean Today
The Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI) is currently 50/100 (MEDIUM). This composite score combines transaction volume relative to baseline, block fullness, and fee competition. The Spike Score of 34/100 indicates conditions are slightly elevated above baseline. Fee Competition at 1.852206 GWEI shows the current spread between aggressive bidders (P90) and typical users (P50).
Today vs Historical Averages
Today's average of 0.13973 GWEI compares against a 7-day average of 0.41204 GWEI and a 30-day average of 0.75641 GWEI. This places today's fees lower the medium-term trend by 40%.
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 00:38 UTC and high at 12:20 UTC fits the typical cycle, where low periods correspond to low global trading activity.
FAQ
What are Ethereum gas fees today?
Today's average: 0.13973 GWEI. Low: 0.09284 GWEI at 00:38 UTC. High: 0.35682 GWEI at 12:20 UTC.
Are fees higher or lower than yesterday?
Today (0.13973 GWEI) is 40% lower than yesterday (0.23207 GWEI).
What time had the lowest gas today?
Lowest: 0.09284 GWEI at 00:38 UTC. See best time to send ETH for patterns.