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Gas Prices Drop Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Surge

11/25/2025

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Ernie's Gas Price Drop

Amid Thanksgiving travel, Ernie's General Store in Stockton, California, cut its gas price to $3.59 per gallon, 40 cents lower than before.
California's average price is $4.60 per gallon, the highest in the nation.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports the national average at $3.07 per gallon, with nearly 82 million Americans traveling over 50 miles.
Corpus Christi prices are $2.44 per gallon, down nearly 20 cents from last week.

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Historical Context

The U.S. gas price crisis peaked in July 2008, with national prices reaching $4.11 per gallon, influenced by rising crude oil costs and economic downturns. This marked the first decline in gasoline consumption in 17 years. Today, as prices drop to $3.59 in Stockton, California, the ongoing volatility reflects a persistent reliance on affordable fuel, especially during holiday travel, with 82 million Americans traveling over 50 miles.

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Ernie's Gas Price Drop

Amid Thanksgiving travel, Ernie's General Store in Stockton, California, cut its gas price to $3.59 per gallon, 40 cents lower than before.
California's average price is $4.60 per gallon, the highest in the nation.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports the national average at $3.07 per gallon, with nearly 82 million Americans traveling over 50 miles.
Corpus Christi prices are $2.44 per gallon, down nearly 20 cents from last week.

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