At $2.83, the national gas price average is trending toward lower gas prices that motorists haven’t seen since early May. According to AAA, the national gas price average is one-cent less on the week, four-cents cheaper than last month, but 19-cents more than a year ago.
In South Dakota, AAA information shows an average price for a gallon of gasoline at $2.82. That is 2 cents cheaper than a week ago, eight cents cheaper than a month ago and 31 cents more than one year ago.
AAA South Dakota spokesperson Marilyn Buskohl says with summer in the rearview mirror, demand is expected to significantly drop off in the coming weeks. She says that means motorists can expect to see gas prices steadily decline, with AAA expecting the national average to hit $2.70 or less this fall.
The nation’s most expensive markets are: Hawaii ($3.78), California ($3.62) and Washington ($3.38).
