Overview

• The national average for regular gas has fallen to $3.173 per gallon, the lowest since January 2024.
• Despite recent decreases, gas prices remain higher than during the Trump administration.
• Rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions and Hurricane Milton could lead to increased gas prices.
• Gas prices vary significantly across states, with California remaining the most expensive and Mississippi the least.
• Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris faces pressure to address energy costs as a key election issue.