(December 10, 2019) At $2.57, the national gas price average is a penny cheaper on the week. The majority of states saw minimal movement at the pump in the last week, several saw decreases of up to four cents while fewer than a dozen states saw gas prices increase, according to AAA weekly analysis.

“Since the end of October, gasoline demand has mostly decreased as gasoline stocks have mostly increased, paving the way for cheaper gas prices,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “AAA expects stocks to continue to grow and drive gas prices even cheaper through year-end.”

Today’s national average is a nickel cheaper than last month, but 15-cents more expensive than this time last year. 

Quick stats

    The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets are: Texas ($2.20), Mississippi ($2.22), Oklahoma ($2.23), Missouri ($2.23), Louisiana ($2.25), Alabama ($2.27), South Carolina ($2.27), Arkansas ($2.27), Kansas ($2.28) and Virginia ($2.30). 

    The nation’s top 10 largest weekly changes are: Ohio (-12 cents), California (-10 cents), Michigan (+10 cents), Florida (+8 cents), Nevada (-7 cents), Indiana (+7 cents), Oregon (-6 cents), Utah (-5 cents), Idaho (-4 cents) and Washington (-4 cents).