Overview
- GasBuddy says the national average slipped to about $2.96 per gallon, the lowest since May 2021 after a broad run of declines.
- All 50 states saw prices fall over the last week, a rare coast-to-coast retreat at the pump.
- Provider readings differ, with GasBuddy at $2.961 per gallon and AAA showing $3.022 on Friday morning.
- Analysts cite cheaper crude, stronger refinery output, added OPEC+ supply and seasonally weaker demand as key drivers.
- Regional trends diverge: EIA reports the Gulf Coast up to $2.64, San Diego’s average fell for an 18th day to $4.745, and some stations in Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas posted prices near or below $1.99.