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U.S. Gas Prices Fall but Remain Above Pre-COVID Levels

9/17/2025

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U.S. gas prices are decreasing but remain above pre-COVID levels, impacting household budgets.
Americans allocate an average of 2.3% of their monthly income to gas, with notable state variations.
Mississippi drivers spend the highest percentage at 3.7%, followed by Wyoming (3.6%) and Arkansas (3.5%).
In Washington D.C., residents spend only 0.8% of their income on gas.
Forecasts indicate gas expenditures may drop below 2% of disposable income this year.

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Story summary

U.S. gas prices are decreasing but remain above pre-COVID levels, impacting household budgets.
Americans allocate an average of 2.3% of their monthly income to gas, with notable state variations.
Mississippi drivers spend the highest percentage at 3.7%, followed by Wyoming (3.6%) and Arkansas (3.5%).
In Washington D.C., residents spend only 0.8% of their income on gas.
Forecasts indicate gas expenditures may drop below 2% of disposable income this year.