Gas Prices Drop Below $3 in Half of US States

Gasoline prices drop below three dollars a gallon in half of U.S. states, offering relief for drivers this Thanksgiving. The national average remains around three dollars and five cents, but twenty-eight states, primarily in the Midwest and Gulf Coast, have seen prices consistently fall below the three-dollar mark. Experts predict further declines as we approach Christmas, with a record number of Americans expected to travel by car. Despite a surge in holiday travel, overall demand for gasoline remains low, keeping pump prices down. The national average has stayed stable due to low crude oil prices and no major storms affecting Gulf Coast refineries. Oklahoma, with the lowest average price, hit its lowest level since early 2021, at two dollars and forty-three cents a gallon, with some stations selling regular unleaded for one dollar and ninety-nine cents a gallon.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.