Increase in gasoline stocks pushes gas prices cheaper

(November 19, 2019) On the week, gas prices are mostly cheaper across the country. A small number of states saw pump prices decrease more than a dime, though the majority saw fluctuation of a few pennies. Today’s national average of $2.59 is two cents cheaper than last week.

“An increase in gasoline stocks amid robust demand helped to push gas prices cheaper on the week,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson.

“We would expect this trend to continue throughout most of the month, but the exception is Thanksgiving. With nearly 49.3 million Americans expected to travel by car for the holiday, gas prices may start to fluctuate by the end of this week.”

Today’s national average is six cents less than last month and three cents cheaper than this time last year.

Quick Stats

    The nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes are: Delaware (-9 cents), California (-9 cents), Ohio (+9 cents), Michigan (-8 cents), Kentucky (-6 cents), Oregon (-5 cents), Maryland (-4 cents), Indiana (-4 cents), North Carolina (-3 cents) and Texas (-3 cents).

    The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets are: Louisiana ($2.21), Mississippi ($2.21), Texas ($2.24), South Carolina ($2.26), Alabama ($2.26), Missouri ($2.28), Arkansas ($2.28), Oklahoma ($2.28), Virginia ($2.30) and Tennessee ($2.31).