Thanksgiving weekend saw the lowest gasoline prices in more than four years

By Scott Horsley

Published December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM EST

AAA says the average price of gasoline nationwide has dropped to just over $3 per gallon.

Scott Horsley

Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent. He reports on ups and downs in the national economy as well as fault lines between booming and busting communities.

See stories by Scott Horsley

Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.

Contribute now

Related Content

Lexington/Richmond

Lexington prepares for first winter storm of the season

Shepherd Snyder

Around three inches of snow, along with freezing rain, is expected to hit Lexington starting tonight.
NPR News

Thousands of U.S. trucking schools could lose accreditation under DOT crackdown

Joel Rose

The U.S. Transportation Department is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools, part of the Trump administration's widening crackdown on industry.
NPR News

Afghans seeking asylum say the dream of reaching the U.S. seems ever further away

Diaa Hadid

Afghans who were in the process of seeking asylum in the United States have had their hopes repeatedly dashed under this Trump administration. In the U.S., they live in fear of ICE detention.
This organization is trying to use AI to reshape American politics

Barbara Sprunt

Using artificial intelligence to identify congressional districts where independent candidates could win, an organization called the Independent Center is aiming to disrupt the two-party system.
Jamaica rebuilds for resistance after Hurricane Melissa

Eyder Peralta

Hurricane Melissa leveled homes across Jamaica — now the country must figure out how to rebuild smarter before the next monster storm hits.