Labor Day is over, and with it, the unofficial end to summer — and the summer driving season. Gas prices largely avoided the traditional summertime hike this year, with costs remaining steady for the most part since Memorial Day weekend. On Tuesday, the national average price for regular gas is $3.186 per gallon.
Tuesday’s prices slightly decreased from Labor Day, when gas was $3.19 per gallon. This was higher than the projected $3.15 for the national average this weekend and more expensive than Monday, Aug. 26, when the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.161. It was also more costly than a month ago, when gas was $3.152, according to AAA. Nevertheless, even with the unexpected slight surge in gas prices, it was the lowest national average cost for gas since 2020.
