Gas Prices Drop Below $3.50 as Summer Travel Season Begins

National average gas prices fall despite rising summer demand, with potential impacts from hurricane season ahead.

The national average gas price is $3.49 per gallon, the lowest since March.
Prices have been steadily decreasing, except for a Memorial Day spike.
Lower global oil prices and stable supplies contribute to the decline.
Experts predict prices may continue to fall, barring disruptions from hurricanes.
Mississippi has the lowest average gas price at $2.99, while California remains the highest at $5.00.