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Gas prices drop below $4

Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon as seasonal shifts and oil prices drop.

Nov 11, 2026

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Gas prices drop below $4

Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon as seasonal shifts and oil prices drop.

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Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon as seasonal shifts and oil prices drop. Gas prices dipped below $4 a gallon due to seasonal changes and falling Brent crude oil prices, though inflation remains high. Originally reported by NPR.

Gas prices dip below $4

A gas pump is seen in a vehicle on November 26, 2025 in Austin, Texas.

Drivers see relief as average gasoline price falls to $3.94 per gallon for regular.

Seasonal shift drives drop

Fewer drivers in colder weather and refineries completing annual maintenance boost supply.

Winter gasoline blend cheaper

Winter gasoline blend uses less butane, lowering costs compared to summer blend.

Brent crude oil price falls

Brent crude oil price falls

Brent crude oil prices drop to $90 a barrel as Middle East oil flows increase.

Iran war impact on oil

U.S.-Iran diplomatic efforts boost oil prices, but military action could reverse gains.

Long-term price recovery

Full return to pre-Iran war prices requires months of supply chain restoration.

The main idea

Gas prices dipped below $4 a gallon due to seasonal changes and falling Brent crude oil prices, though inflation remains high.

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