Gas prices: Drop to under $4.46 per gallon as post-Memorial Day decreases continue
Gas prices in the U.S. have dropped to an average of $4.459 per gallon, continuing a downward trend after Memorial Day. This marks a decrease from last week's high of $4.564 per gallon. Six states now have average prices under $4 per gallon, contrasting sharply with the situation just a week ago when all states were above that threshold.
- ▪The national average price for regular gas fell to $4.459 per gallon on Wednesday.
- ▪Six states now have average gas prices under $4 per gallon.
- ▪Gas prices have fluctuated significantly this year, with a low of $2.79 per gallon in January and a high of $4.564 per gallon last week.
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The national average price for regular gas dropped again on Wednesday, falling to $4.459 per gallon. It is the second straight day that fuel costs have decreased after the Memorial Day holiday, traditionally known as the start of the summer driving season and, subsequently, an increase at the pumps. Fuel prices have trended downward over the last few days, following last week’s 2026 high of $4.564 per gallon on May 21. Wednesday’s gas prices are over four cents per gallon less expensive than yesterday, when gas cost $4.491 per gallon. Prices are also over ten cents per gallon cheaper than a week ago, according to AAA. Fuel costs started to drop over the holiday weekend, with the national average falling to $4.507 per gallon on Memorial Day.
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