The average cost of a gallon of gas in Utah has dropped 27 cents to $4.22 in the past week, according to a November 12 report from AAA’s Mountain West Group.
For the first time since July, the national average has dropped below $4 a gallon, according to the AAA statement.
Crude oil prices have been falling and gas stations are selling winter-blend gasoline, which is cheaper to produce. Additionally, gasoline demand decreases during autumn, which brings down pump prices.
David Caltabiano, spokesperson for AAA Mountain West Group, said drivers may notice the trend of declining gas prices, which is normal for this time of year. However, Caltabiano noted that so far, this month is the most expensive November on record for gas prices.
Sample gas prices across the state include $4 in Salt Lake City, $4.13 in Ogden, $4.15 in Provo, and $4.42 in St. George.
Washington, DC, ranks 10th in the nation for gas costs at $4.20, appearing just after Utah in cost. States with higher average gas prices than Utah include Hawaii ($5.63), California ($5.63), Nevada ($4.96), Washington ($4.90), Oregon ($4.53), Alaska ($4.50), Illinois ($4.32), and Pennsylvania ($4.29).
