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• Prices trending lower: GasBuddy projects the national average gas price to fall to about $2.79 per gallon by Christmas Day.

• Drivers benefit: Lower fuel costs are expected to support record holiday travel, with more than 109 million Americans driving.

• Supply factors at play: Increased oil production, rising inventories, and lower winter demand are contributing to the decline.

American drivers are getting a welcome gift this Christmas as gasoline prices continue to slide nationwide. Analysts project the national average price of regular gas to fall below last year’s holiday levels, offering relief just as millions of Americans prepare to travel. The drop follows weeks of steady declines tied to increased supply, completed refinery maintenance, and lower seasonal demand. With AAA forecasting record holiday travel volumes, the lower prices are expected to save motorists hundreds of millions of dollars and ease household transportation costs. The trend is also contributing to broader economic relief by reducing pressure on consumer budgets during the busy holiday season.

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American motorists are seeing lower gasoline prices as the Christmas holiday approaches.

GasBuddy projects the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline to reach approximately $2.79 on Christmas Day 2025. This would mark the lowest Christmas Day average since 2020 and represent a decline from the $3.00 average recorded last Christmas.

As of mid-December 2025, the national average stands near $2.85 to $2.90 per gallon, the lowest levels since early 2021. Prices have fallen steadily in recent weeks, with decreases recorded in most states.

Lower averages are particularly evident in certain regions such as Oklahoma (around $2.22), Colorado ($2.39), and Texas ($2.41).

These reductions stem from several factors, including the completion of seasonal refinery maintenance, rising gasoline inventories, lower winter demand relative to summer peaks, and crude oil prices at multi-year lows.

As Americans travel to gather with family and friends, the drop in gas prices is providing timely relief at the pump. Analysts say the combination of strong supply and seasonal demand patterns could help keep prices relatively stable into the new year.

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