{"id":334,"date":"2025-06-01T21:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T21:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hamanship.com\/?p=334"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:35:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:35:33","slug":"gas-prices-stay-low-heading-into-summer-but-hurricanes-could-change-that-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/hamanship.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/gas-prices-stay-low-heading-into-summer-but-hurricanes-could-change-that-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas Prices Stay Low Heading into Summer, But Hurricanes Could Change That"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drivers across the U.S. are seeing relief at the pump as summer kicks off, with the national average for gas dropping to $3.16 per gallon\u2014about 3 cents less than a week ago, according to AAA.<\/p>\n

Fuel prices are now back to where they were a month ago and well below last year\u2019s average of $3.57 per gallon. The dip comes as crude oil prices hover around $61.84 per barrel, far below previous highs.<\/p>\n

“Drivers are reaping the benefits at the pump,” AAA said in its latest fuel price update released Thursday.<\/p>\n

However, AAA warns that the Atlantic hurricane season could change things. NOAA forecasts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and storms along the Gulf Coast could disrupt refinery operations and fuel delivery, leading to temporary spikes in prices.<\/p>\n

Gasoline demand rose significantly last week, jumping from 8.64 million barrels per day (b\/d) to 9.45 million, while total gasoline supply fell from 225.5 million barrels to 223.1 million. Gasoline production averaged 9.8 million b\/d.<\/p>\n

Crude oil inventories also dropped by 2.8 million barrels, putting U.S. reserves about 6% below the five-year average for this time of year.<\/p>\n

Electric vehicle drivers are seeing stable costs. The national average for public EV charging remains at 36 cents per kilowatt hour.<\/p>\n

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