U.S. Gas Prices Drop as Seasonal and Market Trends Ease Costs

The national average for regular gas has fallen to $3.184 per gallon, with regional variations and tariff concerns influencing the latest decline.

The national average gas price decreased by seven cents in the past week, settling at $3.184 per gallon, according to AAA.
Houston gas prices fell six cents in the same period, with the average now at $2.69 per gallon, as reported by GasBuddy.
Analysts attribute the decline to seasonal factors, including the end of refinery maintenance and increased fuel supply, suggesting prices may have already peaked for the year.
Concerns over U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ production increases have also contributed to the recent drop in oil and gas prices.
Significant regional price differences persist, with the West Coast experiencing the highest costs and Gulf States like Mississippi seeing the lowest averages.