(February 14, 2020) Gas prices may be 16 cents more expensive than last year, but that price gap has been shrinking steadily. It’s the smallest year-over-year difference seen in two months.

“At $50 a barrel (West Texas Intermediate), crude oil prices are at their cheapest point in a year,” said Jeanette Casselano, AAA spokesperson. “That, plus steady gasoline stock levels and low demand have helped to push the national average lower – a dime cheaper than three weeks ago.”

Today’s national gas price average is $2.43. That is four cents cheaper than last week and 16 cents cheaper than last month. Motorists across the country can find gas for less than $2.25 at 1 in 3 (38%) of all gas stations.

    • The nation’s top 10 largest weekly decreases are: Michigan (-9 cents), Ohio (-7 cents), Kentucky (-7 cents), Maryland (-6 cents), South Carolina (-6 cents), Texas (-6 cents), Alabama (-6 cents), Louisiana (-5 cents), Mississippi (-5 cents) and Illinois (-5 cents).

    • The nation’s top 10 least expensive markets are: Missouri ($2.06), Texas ($2.07), Mississippi ($2.10), Louisiana ($2.11), South Carolina ($2.11), Oklahoma ($2.12), Alabama ($2.15), Kansas ($2.16), Arkansas ($2.16) and Delaware ($2.17).