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Gas prices are once again on the decline across the U.S., bringing some relief to drivers now paying a little less to fill up their tanks.

The national average for gas prices on Monday stood around $3.44, according to AAA. That’s down about 9 cents from a week ago — marking the largest one-week drop recorded by the motor club so far in 2024. Monday’s average was also more than 19 cents less than it was a month ago and over 14 cents below the level seen this time last year.

Why the recent fall in prices at the pump? Industry analysts point to a blend of lackluster demand and strong supply — as well as relatively mild oil prices worldwide.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago (1 children)

“Demand is just kind of shallow,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said, pointing to trends seen last year and potential lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Traditionally — pre-pandemic — after Memorial Day, demand would start to pick up in the summertime. And we just don’t see it anymore.”

with high food and housing costs that keep rising extras including travel are left off the menu

not lackluster demand and strong supply but everyone is weighed down in inflation

[–] Zipitydew 1 points 2 months ago

Boomers did road trips. Air travel is way up. Record setting levels up. I would disagree this is due to people not being able to afford to travel. It seems more like flying is more appealing to those who are traveling.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

EVs now represent 7.3% of US market share. None of those drivers are buying gasoline for road trips or around town driving.

[–] Zipitydew 4 points 2 months ago

Air travel is way up too. That's certainly going to offset some of the demand.