Ethereum Gas Fees (Live Tracker)
Gas fees are elevated at 0.30384 GWEI, 56% above average. IPI: 49/100.
Current gas price of 0.30384 GWEI (Standard Way) is 56% above the 24-hour average of 0.19525 GWEI. Network status: HIGH. Wait — gas is 65% above the hourly average. IPI: 49/100.
Current Gas Prices
| Speed | Gas Price (GWEI) | ETH Transfer (ETH) | ETH Transfer (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Route (~24s) | 0.29384 GWEI | 0.00000617 ETH | $0.0131 |
| Standard Way (~12s) | 0.30384 GWEI | 0.00000638 ETH | $0.0135 |
| Faster Inclusion (~12s) | 0.42607 GWEI | 0.00000895 ETH | $0.0189 |
Gas Price Averages
| Period | Average (GWEI) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour | 0.1836 |
| 3 Hours | 0.14817 |
| 6 Hours | 0.14087 |
| 12 Hours | 0.13719 |
| 24 Hours | 0.19525 |
| 3 Days | 0.22671 |
| 7 Days | 0.41347 |
| 30 Days | 0.75765 |
| 24h Low | 0.09284 |
| 24h High | 0.73191 |
Network Intelligence
| Metric | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI) | 49/100 — MEDIUM | How hard it is to get a transaction included in the next block. 0 = easy, 100 = extreme competition. |
| Spike Score | 41/100 | Measures how unusual current fee levels are vs. baseline. Above 80 = significant spike. |
| Fee Competition | 1.245628 GWEI | Spread between P90 and P50 priority fees. High spread means bots and MEV actors are fighting for block space. |
| Block Speed Pressure | 50% | Percentage of recent blocks that were over 90% full. Above 60% indicates sustained congestion. |
| Transactions per Minute | 1217 | Current throughput. Ethereum processes ~100–140 tx/min at normal load. |
| Block Utilization | 46.9% | Current block fullness vs. gas limit. Above 100% means blocks are over target size. |
| Network Health Score | 49/100 | Overall stress indicator. Below 30 = low stress. Above 85 = extreme congestion. |
| Last Block | 25129257 | Most recent confirmed block number. |
Gas Price Percentiles (FIP)
| Percentile | GWEI | Inclusion Probability |
|---|---|---|
| P50 (median) | 0.14436 | 50% — sufficient for non-urgent transactions |
| P70 | 0.2312 | 70% — reliable for standard operations |
| P75 | 0.26672 | 75% — standard recommendation |
| P80 | 0.30225 | 80% — good for time-sensitive transactions |
| P85 | 0.35488 | 85% — near-guaranteed next block |
ETH price: $2116.13 | Last updated: 12:26 UTC
What Are Ethereum Gas Fees?
Ethereum gas fees are the cost of executing transactions and smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. Every action — from sending ETH to executing a DeFi swap — requires computational work, measured in gas units and priced in GWEI. Currently, the Standard Way gas price is 0.30384 GWEI, reflecting elevated network congestion.
Understanding the Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI)
The Inclusion Pressure Index (IPI) is a composite metric that measures how difficult it currently is to get a transaction included in the next Ethereum block. The current IPI is 49/100 (MEDIUM). It combines three signals: transactions per minute relative to baseline (1217 tx/min currently), block fullness (46.9% of gas limit), and the spike deviation from historical averages. A high IPI means validators have many transactions to choose from and will prioritize those with higher tips.
Fee Competition and MEV Activity
Fee Competition measures the spread between P90 and P50 priority fees. The current spread is 1.245628 GWEI. A high spread indicates aggressive bidding by MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) bots and arbitrageurs who pay premium fees to guarantee block position for profitable transactions. When fee competition is high, regular users must pay more to compete with automated systems.
Block Speed Pressure
Block Speed Pressure tracks the percentage of recent blocks that exceeded 90% of the gas limit. Currently 50% of recent blocks were over 90% full. When this number is above 60%, it indicates sustained network congestion where demand consistently outpaces the available block space.
Spike Score
The Spike Score (41/100) measures how anomalous current gas prices are compared to the historical baseline. It is calculated from the weighted combination of: transaction volume deviation (40%), gas usage change (30%), block fullness (20%), and fee competition (10%). A score above 80 indicates a significant spike event. The current spike score of 41 indicates conditions are slightly elevated above baseline.
How Gas Fees Are Calculated
Since EIP-1559, every Ethereum transaction pays a base fee (burned by the network) plus an optional priority fee (tip to validators). The base fee is automatically adjusted each block based on how full the previous block was. Currently the base fee is 0.30384 GWEI for Standard Way. For a standard ETH transfer using 21,000 gas units, the current cost is $0.0135 USD.
Current Network Assessment
Gas fees are elevated at 0.30384 GWEI, 56% above average. IPI: 49/100. Wait — gas is 65% above the hourly average. IPI: 49/100. The 24-hour average fee of 0.19525 GWEI compares to a 7-day average of 0.41347 GWEI and 30-day average of 0.75765 GWEI, placing current fees above the medium-term trend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ethereum gas fees right now?
Ethereum gas fees are currently 0.30384 GWEI (Standard Way), 56% above the 24-hour average of 0.19525 GWEI. Network status: HIGH.
Is Ethereum network congested right now?
Network health score: 49/100. IPI: 49/100 (MEDIUM). Network congestion is elevated. Fees are above average. elevated competition for block space
Why are Ethereum gas fees high?
Fees are elevated due to elevated competition for block space. Block utilization: 46.9%. IPI: 49/100.
What is a good Ethereum gas price?
24h average: 0.19525 GWEI. Below 0 GWEI = low. Above 0 GWEI = high. P50 median: 0.14436 GWEI.
When is the best time to send Ethereum?
Weekdays 01:00–04:00 UTC historically have the lowest fees. See the best time to send ETH page for the full heatmap.