Current Gas Price Tiers
Low Priority Transactions
- Gas Price: 0.705 gwei
- Breakdown: Base (0.705) | Priority (0)
- Estimated Cost: $0.04 (~30 seconds processing time)
Average Priority Transactions
- Gas Price: 0.755 gwei
- Breakdown: Base (0.705) | Priority (0.05)
- Estimated Cost: $0.04 (~30 seconds processing time)
High Priority Transactions
- Gas Price: 0.784 gwei
- Breakdown: Base (0.705) | Priority (0.079)
- Estimated Cost: $0.04 (~30 seconds processing time)
Key Features & Tools
👉 Real-time Gas Heatmap
👉 Interactive Gas Price Chart
Top 50 Gas Consumers on Ethereum
| Rank | Contract/Account | 3-Hour Fees | 24-Hour Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1 | Tether: USDT Stablecoin | $5,990.93 (2.35 Eth) | $51,831.79 (20.31 Eth) |
| 🥈 2 | Circle: USDC Token | $3,441.81 (1.35 Eth) | $29,396.75 (11.52 Eth) |
| 🥉 3 | Uniswap V2: Router 2 | $1,624.04 (0.64 Eth) | $16,878.33 (6.62 Eth) |
| 4 | Uniswap V4: Universal Router | $3,096.20 (1.21 Eth) | $30,198.53 (11.84 Eth) |
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FAQ: Ethereum Gas Essentials
What determines gas prices?
Gas prices fluctuate based on network demand. When more users transact, priority fees increase to incentivize miners.
How can I reduce gas costs?
- Schedule transactions during off-peak hours
- Use layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum or Optimism
- Adjust gas limits manually (advanced users)
Why do stablecoins consume so much gas?
High USDT/USDC usage stems from frequent transfers and smart contract interactions in DeFi protocols.
Historical Gas Price Data
| Block Age | Low (gwei) | Avg (gwei) | High (gwei) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 | 0.680 | 0.732 | 0.780 |
| 24,000 | 0.692 | 0.741 | 0.795 |
Understanding Gas Fundamentals
Gas fees compensate miners for verifying transactions. Measured in gwei (1 billionth of ETH), these fees vary by transaction complexity and urgency. For optimal cost management:
- Monitor real-time gas trackers
- Bundle transactions when possible
- Consider alternative chains for non-time-sensitive operations