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    DeborahBy DeborahNovember 18, 2024Updated:November 19, 20246 Mins Read
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    Gas prices in the United States have dropped to their lowest since January 2024, providing much-needed relief to many consumers strained by the rising cost of living. According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.084 from Friday, November 15th, 2024, to the end of the week. Due to a combination of factors, including increased supply and reduced demand, the national average for a gallon of regular gas has been falling in the past several weeks. 

    As this downward trend has unfolded, there has been debate about its economic implications and the impact of energy policies under the current and previous administrations. However, what are the political implications of the price decline and how does this differ in states such as Hawaii, Oklahoma, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C.? 

    National Gas Price Trends

    The national gas prices have been declining continuously across the country since the late summer. It has reached its lowest level in the past 11 months, with regular gas available at $3.084. 

    According to recent data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the price decrease has been due to more stable crude oil prices and better refining capacity. The trend has been further supported by the fact that the number of Americans who travel long distances by car decreases during the winter. 

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    While this development may be seen as favorable to consumers, industry experts noted that external factors such as geopolitical tensions and moving crude oil prices could still affect natural gas prices in the future. 

    ALSO READ: Oil Prices Jumps to Two-Month High Following Reduction in US Crude Stockpiles

    Political Implications of Gas Prices

    Gas prices are always sensitive issues that can influence the public opinion on how the economy of a country is being managed, making them a hot topic for political debates. For the last few years, President Joe Biden had to deal with high gas prices throughout most of his presidency. 

    Indeed, the Biden Administration has been openly advocating to lower the cost of gas through strategic methods like releasing reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and promoting domestic energy production. 

    Then earlier this year, gas prices started to decline. But even with this sequence of declines at the pumps, the price of gasoline is still higher today than it was in the last months and days of President-elect Donald Trump’s first term. Though the gas prices are still volatile across the country, it is uncertain what the gas prices will be under another Trump administration. 

    The current decline in prices has again raised questions on which policies in the past and current administration are most appropriate for affording the transition to cleaner options such as gasoline-electric hybrids. 

    State-by-State Breakdown of Gas Prices

    Gas prices are known to vary across the country due to differences in taxes, cost of distribution, and regional supply chains. Here’s a breakdown of how prices are rising and changing in major states: 

    1. Hawaii

    Despite the national decline, Hawaii gas prices are still among the highest in the country, with the cost pegged at $4.572 per gallon. High transportation costs and the state’s dependence on imported oil are some of the reasons why its prices are above the national average and continue to rise. 

    2. Oklahoma

    On the other hand, Oklahoma gas prices are some of the lowest in the country at $2.592 per gallon. This is so because the state is located close to the major oil reserves and refining facilities. This makes Oklahoma one of the exceptions in the overall trend of gasoline prices. 

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    3. Maryland

    The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Maryland is $3.167. The prices in Maryland have been declining for the past month, with only a couple of spikes. 

    4. Virginia

    For the past one week, the Virginia gas prices have been fluctuating around the $3 per gallon mark. The average price of a gallon of regular gas in the state was $3.015 on Friday, up from $3.012 on Thursday. But lower distribution costs and decreased demand locally have contributed to the decline of prices. 

    4. Delaware

    Delaware gas prices also went up on Friday, and the price of the gas was $3.068 per gallon, which was more than $3 per gallon. But even with the recent rise, prices of gasoline in Delaware are still lower today than they were a month ago when a gallon of regular gasoline was selling at $3.188. The state is small and has a good network of fuel distribution, which is why the prices are relatively low. 

    5. Washington, D.C.

    Washington, D.C. gas prices increased on Friday morning with an average price of $3.259 per gallon of regular gasoline, up from the $3.256 per gallon on Thursday. The gas price increase in this state is like in every other area in the Delmarva region, and this is because of extra taxes and operating costs of urban places. 

    ALSO READ: Why California Gas Prices Are Skyrocketing

    Regional Analysis of Gas Prices

    The analysis of gas prices by region is quite interesting. The Midwest states, such as Oklahoma and Missouri, are some of the cheapest due to their closeness to oil-bearing areas. The Gulf Coast also enjoys local refining capacity and transportation advantage. On the West Coast, though, prices are higher because of the strict environmental standards and transport costs. 

    Likewise, the Northeast has slightly higher prices because it has to import gasoline and has a less efficient distribution system. The states in the Southeast region, such as Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, have also recorded a decline in the prices of their electricity, similar to the rest of the country. These states have been able to gain from enhanced regional refining and transport efficiencies. 

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    The current decline in the price of gas offers temporary relief to consumers but is also a reminder of the volatility of the global energy market. As geopolitical tensions, disruptions of the supply chain, and environmental considerations continue to shape the landscape, the cost of gas is likely going to remain a sensitive issue throughout the coming ages. But for now, drivers across states such as Hawaii, Oklahoma, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and Washington, D.C., can enjoy the relief of paying less at the pump. 

    As we move towards a more sustainable future, the lessons that have been learned from the fluctuations in the prices of gasoline will surely be a vital part in the development of the next stage of energy policy and innovation in the United States. 

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