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National Gas Price Average is Cheaper Than Year Ago for First Time in 18 Months

December 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to yesterday’s AAA Fuel Gauge Report, motorists in 32 states are paying less to fill up compared to a year ago. As the national gas price average drops to $2.46 it sets a new low price for the year and is cheaper than a year ago by two cents. The last time the daily national gas price average was cheaper year-over-year was 18 months ago on July 6, 2017 when gas prices were $2.24 (versus $2.26 on July 6, 2016).

Higher gas prices are a key factor that influence consumer automobile travel. With higher prices this year, traffic volume

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