Map Shows Where Gas Prices Are Falling as States Suspend Fuel Taxes
Summary
Gas prices in the United States have started to go down after several states paused their fuel taxes and the G7 released 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. As of early October, the national average gas price fell to $4.36 per gallon, with some states seeing bigger drops due to temporary tax suspensions.Key Facts
- The national average gas price dropped from $4.48 to $4.36 per gallon in one week.
- Gas prices remain higher than a month ago ($4.15) and much higher than a year ago ($3.13).
- States like Georgia and Ohio temporarily suspended fuel taxes, leading to bigger price drops in those states.
- In Ohio, gas prices fell by 43 cents per gallon in one week; in Georgia, prices fell by 34 cents per gallon.
- California has the highest gas prices in the U.S., averaging $6.39 per gallon.
- Indiana has the lowest average gas prices, at $3.74 per gallon.
- 13 states have average gas prices below $4 per gallon.
- The G7 countries released 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to help reduce fuel prices, responding to President Donald Trump's request.
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