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Nationwide Gas Prices Drop Ahead Of Holiday Travel

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Nationwide Gas Prices Drop Ahead Of Holiday Travel
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United States. National and state-level reports show gasoline prices fell across multiple regions this week as AAA and GasBuddy data recorded multi-week declines. Florida, Utah, Michigan, Montana and Wyoming reported lower averages, with local variations in metro areas and counties. EIA data noted rising gasoline supply and mixed production figures while WTI crude edged modestly. Analysts said national averages hit multi-year lows compared with 2021 levels. The changes influenced holiday travel costs and local pump prices between roughly $2.09 and $3.19 per gallon. Retailers and commuters saw variable effects this holiday period. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from https://www.mysuncoast.com, KSTU, Oil City News, County 17, 9 & 10 News and KPAX.

Timeline of Events

  • Early December 2025: EIA weekly report shows rising gasoline supplies and mixed production.
  • Early–mid December 2025: AAA publishes weekly regional price declines and holiday travel forecasts.
  • Mid December 2025: GasBuddy posts national average declines and county-level reports indicating multi-year lows.
  • Dec. 15, 2025: State outlets report specific metro and county averages (Montana, Utah, Florida, Michigan, Wyoming).
  • Just ahead of Christmas 2025: Analysts note national averages at lowest levels since March 12, 2021.
Media Bias
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Who Benefited

Consumers and local businesses benefited from lower pump prices through reduced household travel costs and slightly higher discretionary spending during the holiday period.

Who Impacted

Some oil producers and refining operations faced margin pressure as retail pump prices declined, and certain local stations saw smaller gross receipts compared with prior higher-price months.

Media Bias
Articles Published:
6
Right Leaning:
0
Left Leaning:
0
Neutral:
6
Distribution:
Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%
Who Benefited

Consumers and local businesses benefited from lower pump prices through reduced household travel costs and slightly higher discretionary spending during the holiday period.

Who Impacted

Some oil producers and refining operations faced margin pressure as retail pump prices declined, and certain local stations saw smaller gross receipts compared with prior higher-price months.

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Nationwide Gas Prices Drop Ahead Of Holiday Travel

https://www.mysuncoast.com KSTU Oil City News County 17 9 & 10 News KPAX
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