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Drivers seeing relief at the pumps one week into gas tax suspension
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The current average price for regular gasoline is $3. Fuel costs are decreasing due to lower crude oil prices and a tax pause.
Fuel costs are decreasing due to lower crude oil prices and a tax pause. The current average price for regular gasoline is $3.86 per gallon. This decrease is a result of multiple factors, including a suspension that is set to remain in effect until late October.
Further details about the decrease in fuel prices are available. A spokeswoman for a major automotive group notes that efficient driving and vehicle maintenance can help drivers save even more.
The average gas price has dropped by a significant amount, providing relief to drivers who are seeing lower costs at the pump.
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Published: October 5, 2026 ·
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