South Carolina, Mississippi and Alabama boast the lowest gas prices in the country.
Gas prices have continued their downward trend through and beyond the Labor Day holiday. Three states—South Carolina ($1.94), Mississippi ($1.99) and Alabama ($1.99)—are all posting averages below $2 a gallon, according to AAA’s Sept. 14 report.
This marks the first time that three states have had averages below $2 since February.
While other states may not have gas prices quite as low, they are still feeling some relief, as the national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has fallen for 28 consecutive days to $2.33 per gallon. That means an average savings of six cents per gallon compared to a week ago, 33 cents compared to a month ago and a whopping $1.06 compared to this time last year.
And the downward trend is expected to continue provided there are no unexpected disruptions in supply or spikes in the price of crude oil. It’s typical for pump prices to dip this time of year due to lower driving demand following the busy summer driving season and the changeover to winter-blend gasoline that usually happens in mid-September, AAA pointed out.
While motorists in South Carolina continue to enjoy the lowest gas prices in the country at $1.94, customers west of the Rockies are facing the highest. Alaska ($3.28) continues to be the most expensive state in which to buy gas, followed by California ($3.17).