{"id":2441581,"date":"2025-06-02T05:56:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-drop-in-fuel-costs-to-begin-june-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T05:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T09:59:17","slug":"gas-prices-drop-in-fuel-costs-to-begin-june-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-drop-in-fuel-costs-to-begin-june-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas prices: Drop in fuel costs to begin June &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgas-prices-drop-in-fuel-costs-to-begin-june-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2441581&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article reports on the recent decline in gasoline prices in the United States, with the national average price for regular gas dropping to $3.141 per gallon at the beginning of June.This marks a continuation of a downward trend that started after Memorial Day weekend. prior to this decrease, gas prices had averaged $3.179 per gallon, with expectations of a slight increase during the holiday weekend that ultimately did not materialize.<\/p>\n<p>Gas prices are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gas-prices-gradual-increases-result-in-higher-gas-costs-than-a-month-ago-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"...: Gradual increases result in higher ... ... than a month ago - Washington Examiner\">considerably lower compared<\/a> to both the previous month and a year ago,providing potential benefits for tourism and summer travel. The prices fluctuate due to various factors, including geopolitical issues and state-specific conditions. The states with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kevin-mccarthy-sends-letter-to-members-outlining-americas-declining-condition-under-biden-democrats\/\" title=\"Kevin McCarthy Sends Letter To Members Outlining America\u2019s Declining Condition Under Biden, Democrats\">highest gas prices<\/a> are California, Hawaii, and Washington, while Mississippi boasts the lowest prices in the country. The article emphasizes how regional differences can greatly influence gasoline costs.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Gas prices: Drop in fuel costs to begin June<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>The national average price for regular gas fell on Monday to $3.141 per gallon to start the week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This decrease at the pumps continues the recent trend of lower fuel costs that began after Memorial Day weekend. Monday&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gas-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">gas prices<\/a> were less than a week ago, when the price was $3.179, <a href=\"https:\/\/gasprices.aaa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to AAA<\/a>. A slight increase in gas prices was expected during the holiday weekend, but it never quite materialized. The price for a gallon of regular gasoline remained steady before and during the weekend, which is traditionally recognized as the unofficial beginning of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3428004\/us-will-never-default-on-debt-bessent-says\/\">US will never default on its debt, Bessent says<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3427939\/trump-economic-ruination-america-courts-rule-against-tariffs\/\">Trump warns of &#8216;economic ruination&#8217; for US if courts rule against tariffs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3427891\/trump-speak-xi-jinping-trade-deal-kevin-hassett\/\">Trump to speak with Xi about trade deal this week, top adviser predicts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"bdc07528-2e2b-416b-ba52-abf34cf63783\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Gas Prices\"><\/div>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(e,n,i,s){var d=\"InfogramEmbeds\";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,\"script\",\"infogram-async\",\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\");<\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>By Sunday of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/memorial-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Memorial Day<\/a> weekend, that cost dropped to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcpalmsprings.com\/2025\/05\/28\/drivers-enjoy-lower-gas-prices-this-memorial-day-weekend-lowest-since-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> $3.18<\/a> per gallon. That cost is slightly more expensive than today&rsquo;s prices. However, it was a monumental decrease compared to gas prices from Memorial Day weekend in 2024. Then, AAA reported that the national average price was $3.59 per gallon. This year&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3424983\/gas-prices-decrease-after-memorial-day-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gas prices for Memorial Day weekend<\/a> were the cheapest since 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Monday&rsquo;s costs were substantially lower than a year ago when the national average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.536. Today&rsquo;s price was also less expensive than a month ago, when the average fuel cost for a gallon of regular gas was $3.18. Incidentally, the price was identical to that of Memorial Day weekend. Heading into the summer season, the lower fuel costs could help increase tourism and summer travel if prices maintain this current level.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Gas prices have fluctuated in the last six months. From December&rsquo;s average prices being close to $3 per gallon to nearly $3.30 per gallon in the winter to Memorial Day weekend, fuel costs have increased and decreased since Christmas. Several geopolitical factors were at the root of these price changes, including oil supply and demand, changes in presidential administrations, tariffs, and wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. The primary factor, however, for the amount one spends on gas is usually based on the state where he or she lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The most expensive gas prices in the country are located in the states along the Pacific Coast and Hawaii. Conversely, the cheapest gas is found in states in the Gulf of America region.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/editorials\/3425950\/us-steel-trump-deal-nippon-steel-win-america-pennsylvania\/\"><strong>TRUMP&rsquo;S US STEEL DEAL IS A WIN FOR AMERICA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>California has the dubious distinction of having the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >highest average statewide gas prices<\/a> in the U.S. The average cost of regular gas in the Golden State is $4.775 per gallon for residents. This is followed by Hawaii, with an average statewide cost of $4.478 per gallon. Washington state has the third-highest gas prices in the country, with an average cost of $4.398. The following two states with the highest statewide average prices dropped below the $4 per gallon price point. In Oregon, a gallon of regular gas is $3.991, and in Nevada, it is $3.862 per gallon.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mississippi\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mississippi<\/a> has the cheapest gas prices in the country. On Monday, the statewide average for the state is $2.648 per gallon. Tennessee and Texas are next, with both states having an average per-gallon cost of $2.709. Louisiana, at $2.717 per gallon, and Alabama, at $2.733, round out the five states with the least expensive gas prices in the country this week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gas prices drop to $3.141 per gallon as June begins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2441582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gas-prices-11.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[36602,34477,32544,56332,32076],"class_list":["post-2441581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-economic-news","tag-fuel-costs","tag-gas-prices","tag-june-2023","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gas-prices-11.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2441581"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441581\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2441585,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2441581\/revisions\/2441585"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2441582"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2441581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2441581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2441581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}