Motorists are seeing some relief at the gas station, with prices falling across the state over the past week.
GasBuddy reports that the average price of gasoline has declined 8 cents per gallon, bringing the statewide average to $4.15. The figures are based on a survey of more than 1,200 gas stations, according to a story at Fox 22.
Prices are now 22 cents per gallon below where they stood a month ago, although they remain $1.13 higher than at this time last year.
Diesel prices have also moved lower, with the national average dropping by more than 9 cents per gallon.
Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, said the election results could prompt Washington to place greater emphasis on lowering the cost of living and making fuel more affordable. However, he noted that the current decline in gas prices is primarily the result of seasonal changes rather than political developments.
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