Overview
- GasBuddy pegs the national average at about $2.98–$2.99, marking the earliest sub‑$3 reading since 2020.
- Thirty‑five states now average below $2.99, with a first $1.99 cash price logged in Evans, Colorado, and Oklahoma and Texas near the national lows.
- The EIA reports a 3.5 million‑barrel U.S. crude inventory build as WTI trades in the high‑$50s, and the national diesel average slips to $3.59.
- Prices vary widely by region, with California around $4.60 and Great Lakes volatility tied to price cycling and a recent Whiting, Indiana refinery fire.
- Analysts say sub‑$3 averages could persist for months barring weather, refinery or geopolitical disruptions, as the White House credits administration policy and independent experts stress global supply dynamics.