Overview
- AAA and GasBuddy put the national average between roughly $2.79 and $2.89 per gallon, confirming continued week-over-week declines.
- AAA forecasts about 122.4 million holiday travelers through Jan. 1, with roughly 109.5 million by car and more than 8 million by air.
- Traffic analysts flag Dec. 26 for heavy road congestion, with peak driving delays generally between late morning and evening hours.
- Regional gaps persist: Michigan averages $2.73 (its 2025 low), Ohio $2.58, and Colorado $2.44, while Pennsylvania hovers near $3.11 and Hawaii and California remain above $4.
- GasBuddy reports more than 125 stations under $2 and projects drivers will save over $500 million this holiday week; the Pennsylvania Turnpike paused construction as it expects about 7.4 million vehicles.