Gas prices predicted to fall through November | Seattle Weekly Fuel Update and

“Nearly a quarter of the nation’s gasoline stations are now selling under $2/gallon, and that number will likely grow in the months ahead as refiners continue to finish maintenance and resume producing gasoline at a time when demand is low, contributing downward pressure to gasoline prices”.

Today, South Carolina and Alabama are the two states with the lowest average gas prices at $1.89 and $1.92, respectively.

Through the GasBuddy.com website and the free GasBuddy mobile app, users can find and share gas prices with fellow drivers, saving big money at the pump.

AAA officials say the drop in prices over the part couple of weeks is largely due to steadily declining crude oil prices. This comes in slightly higher than the national average of $2.19 per gallon, but it’s still nowhere near last year’s prices. That hasn’t happened since 2009. “The good news for drivers is that the treats should extend into November”, said Jeff Pelton, a GasBuddy’s senior petroleum analyst.

The average statewide was $2.12, 6 cents lower than last week. For every $1 change in the price of oil, gas prices shift about 2.4 cents.

Gasoline prices have fallen in the past week. In Metropolis, IL, prices are ranging from $2.15 to $2.39.

A year ago, the Bradenton-Sarasota-Venice market was averaging $3.04 per gallon.

U.S. average of $2.20 is the lowest on October 25 since 2006 (2.199) – the next lowest was on October 25, 2004 which was $2.017.