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Regional U.S. Gas Prices Drop Ahead of Holiday

PUBLISHED Jun 29, 2026, 10:21 AM ET

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United States: Multiple regional outlets reported gasoline price declines this week as national averages fell; GasBuddy recorded a national average of $3.78 per gallon on Monday. Local figures included Natrona County at $3.81, Central Ohio at $3.80, Montana at $3.97, Green Bay at $3.70, and Tennessee at $3.38 this week. These drops followed market stabilization and eased geopolitical tensions, with diesel prices also declining to about $4.88 per gallon. Patrick De Haan (GasBuddy) and AAA spokespeople provided data and commentary this week, and AAA projects roughly 1.47 million Tennesseans will travel by car for the July Fourth period, highlighting potential demand impacts.

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Timeline of Events

2022: Several regions recorded gasoline highs above $4.40 per gallon.
May–early June 2025: Monthly fluctuations included rises in some areas followed by recent declines.
This month: GasBuddy and AAA reported consecutive weekly drops in many state averages.
Late June 2025: Local reports documented specific averages—Natrona County $3.81, Central Ohio $3.80, Green Bay $3.70, Tennessee $3.38.
Early July 2025: AAA projects high holiday driving volumes and analysts warn prices could shift near July Fourth.

News Intelligence

Lower gas prices mean more money in your pocket. Especially if you're planning a road trip this July Fourth. But remember, prices can change quickly. Keep an eye on your local gas station's prices.

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Who Benefited

Motorists planning July Fourth road travel received modest short-term relief as weekly gasoline averages fell across multiple states, lowering immediate pump costs and easing short-term travel budgets.

Who Impacted

Drivers who purchased fuel a year earlier continue to face higher costs now — roughly 60–76 cents more per gallon in many regions — and businesses that rely on diesel face elevated operating expenses despite recent weekly declines.

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