Gas Prices See Steady Decline, With National Average Approaching $3 Milestone
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Average gas prices have dropped 30 cents in the past month to $3.40 per gallon, according to AAA.
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Falling oil prices and stagnant gasoline demand have contributed to the decrease.
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Nine states currently have average gas prices below $3 per gallon.
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Gas prices typically decline in the fall as temperatures cool and refineries switch to cheaper winter fuel blends.
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Experts say prices should keep falling over the next couple weeks, with the national average possibly dropping below $3 soon.