Thanksgiving Gas Prices Expected to Reach Lowest Level Since 2020

Decreasing oil prices and lower gas demand contribute to falling gas prices, potentially benefiting millions of Thanksgiving travelers.

Gas prices nationwide have been decreasing for weeks and are expected to continue falling, potentially reaching sub-$3 levels by the end of the year.
The national average gas price dropped to $3.33, down from $3.39 last week, $3.58 a month ago and $3.73 a year ago.
Mississippi has the cheapest gas in the country as of Friday, averaging $2.81 a gallon, followed by Texas, where gas is $2.83, and Georgia, where the average is $2.84.
The most expensive gas in the country can be found in California ($5.02), Hawaii ($4.74) and Washington ($4.46).
AAA projects just over 49 million Americans will drive to their destinations this Thanksgiving, up 1.7% from 2022.