# Checking Gas Prices on Blockscout

By [Blossom Network](https://paragraph.com/@blossom) · 2024-09-07

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With Blockscout’s Gas Tracker, you can view the landscape of gas fees at any given time.

**Importance:**

Ethereum transaction fees are determined by gas costs. It’s crucial to assess the gas price before initiating a transaction or interacting with a smart contract. If you set the gas limit too low, the transaction will fail, but you'll still pay fees as the miner already completed some work. Conversely, setting an excessively high gas limit can quickly deplete your wallet.

Process of Checking Gas Prices
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From the Blockscout Block Explorer page, Go to the “Other” then “Gas Tracker”.

![Gas Tracker](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/0bb484cef7fa1fb8bb06ebd8b6474c5e.png)

Gas Tracker

The gas tracking page on Blockscout displays the fluctuations in gas prices over time, offering insights into network congestion. This tool is incredibly helpful for estimating the cost of basic transactions or more complex smart contract interactions, helping users anticipate how busy the network might be and what they might spend on fees.

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5bd821a1063ac232f3416783c50dd120.png)

In conclusion, Blockscout’s gas tracking page is an essential tool for monitoring gas price trends and predicting network congestion. It helps users plan transactions efficiently, whether they are simple transfers or complex smart contract interactions. By using this tool, users can better manage their gas costs and avoid unnecessary expenses.

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*Originally published on [Blossom Network](https://paragraph.com/@blossom/checking-gas-prices-on-blockscout)*