U.S. Gas Prices Fall Ahead Of Christmas Travel
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United States. Gas stations across multiple states reported falling pump prices this week as holiday travel approaches. GasBuddy and AAA data show national average gasoline dropped to about $2.79 per gallon, with state averages ranging from $2.35 in Arkansas to $2.85 in Peoria. Energy Information Administration data this week recorded higher gasoline production and increased inventory levels. Analysts at GasBuddy attributed declines to rising U.S., Canadian and OPEC+ production and elevated refinery output. Drivers saw weekly drops of several cents to over 30 cents in some markets, notably during peak travel periods. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 11 original reports from 1470 & 100.3 WMBD, NBC4i, WJLA, WXYZ, https://www.live5news.com, https://www.kait8.com, https://www.25newsnow.com, 9 & 10 News, County 17, Oil City News and Curated - BLOX Digital Content Exchange.
Timeline of Events
- Early December — weekly GasBuddy and AAA reports show beginning declines in national averages.
- Mid-December — state outlets publish local averages and station-level survey results.
- This week — GasBuddy reports fourth consecutive weekly national average decline (~$2.79/gal).
- This week — EIA posts higher gasoline production and rising inventories week-over-week.
- Days before Christmas — local prices vary widely by station while national averages remain at multi-year seasonal lows.
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Motorists and holiday travelers directly benefited from lower retail gasoline prices, reducing per-trip fuel costs across multiple states.
Retail gasoline stations and some fuel wholesalers experienced reduced per-gallon revenue as pump prices declined compared with prior weeks and months.
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U.S. Gas Prices Fall Ahead Of Christmas Travel
1470 & 100.3 WMBD NBC4i WJLA WXYZ https://www.live5news.com https://www.kait8.com https://www.25newsnow.com 9 & 10 News County 17 Oil City NewsFrom Right
Ohio gas prices continue to fall as Christmas nears
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