Summer gas prices drop to lowest mark in 4 years

The average cost per gallon dropped nine cents over the past week to $3.07 in the Gainesville area, according to the latest AAA numbers released Thursday, as summer prices fell to their lowest mark in four years.

The cost per gallon decreased in the Gainesville area from $3.16 last week to $3.07, while the average price per gallon in Florida slid from $3.10 to $2.99. The national price went up from $3.16 to $3.17.

“With summer road trips in full swing, drivers are getting a break at the pump, as gas prices match July 2021 numbers,” the AAA release stated. “The national average for a gallon of gas dipped as low as $3.14 this past week before going up a few cents to $3.17. It’s been four years since the national average has been this low during the summer. This season’s lower pump prices are due to an abundance of supply in the oil market. Halfway through the year, the national gas price comparison chart shows how steady prices have remained in 2025 compared to recent years.”…

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