July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel

Gas prices in the United States are dipping to their lowest numbers since 2021 as a record 72.2 million Americans are preparing to hit the road for the Fourth of July this weekend.

The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.14, which is roughly 32 cents less than what it was this time last year. The financial relief is due to stabilization in the Middle East following the Israel-Iran conflict, but prices will only continue their downward trend so long as the stability lasts, and as long as there are no major storms hitting the U.S. this hurricane season.