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U.S. Gas Prices Slip Again to $3.12 as Winter Blend Switch Nears

West Coast refinery issues are lifting prices in Oregon and Washington despite broader declines.

People stop to fill up their cars at a gas station on Rhode Island Avenue on November 26, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
FILE - Gas prices are displayed at a Shell gas fueling station, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
FILE - A driver fills up at a gasoline pump at a Shell gas station, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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Overview

  • GasBuddy reports the national average fell 3.6 cents last week to $3.12 per gallon.
  • Diesel averaged about $3.65 per gallon after a weekly decline of 2.6 cents.
  • Local drops outpaced the U.S. average in Green Bay, where prices slid 7.6 cents to $2.85.
  • Virginia's average fell 7.0 cents to $2.96, with stations ranging from $2.59 to $3.99 based on GasBuddy surveys.
  • GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan expects further easing as the switch to winter gasoline begins Tuesday, contingent on a quiet hurricane season and ongoing West Coast fixes.