Gas Prices , Continue to Drop, , Hitting 70-Day Streak.<br />CNN reports that drivers in the United States are enjoying a historic drop in gasoline prices.<br />According to AAA, the national average cost of a gallon of regular gas has dropped since hitting a record high of $5.02 a gallon on June 14.<br />According to AAA, the national average cost of a gallon of regular gas has dropped since hitting a record high of $5.02 a gallon on June 14.<br />On August 22, the national average <br />dipped down to $3.89 a gallon. .<br />In July, the national average was at $4.38.<br />Falling prices have reached <br />a 70-day streak at the pump. .<br />Prices are still 73 cents higher <br />than the same time in 2021.<br />CNN reports that the national <br />average for regular gas was up <br />50% at the peak in mid-June.<br />Even with the recent drop, gas prices are still up almost 19% from the same time last year.<br />Last week, U.S. crude jumped 3% to climb back above $93 on signs that OPEC could cut production.<br />According to CNN, OPEC cutting <br />supplies could mark a significant shift <br />and send oil prices back up. .<br />Earlier this year, the Biden administration released emergency oil from the national stockpile to alleviate economic pressure on consumers at the pump.<br />Earlier this year, the Biden administration released emergency oil from the national stockpile to alleviate economic pressure on consumers at the pump
