The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the United States has fallen below $3 for the first time since May 2021, reports Newsweek , signaling relief for drivers ahead of the busy holiday travel season . According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, this marks the lowest gas prices in over four years, with the average price reaching $2.96 per gallon as of late November 2025.

Regional price differences and contributing factors

Gas prices vary widely regionally, with states like Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado offering some of the cheapest fuel, dropping below $2 per gallon in select locations, according to Wtop News . By contrast, Newsweek stated that California remains the most expensive state, averaging about $4.57 per gallon. Locally, drivers i

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