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Gas Prices Drop: D.C. Average Hits $3.17

12/21/2025

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Gas prices in the D.C. area average about $3.17 per gallon, with the national average at $2.89—the lowest December price since 2020, per American Automobile Association (AAA).
The AAA report attributes price stability to a strong gasoline supply and low crude costs, with demand at 9.07 million barrels per day.
Projections indicate prices will continue to decline and hover around $3 per gallon in 2026.

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Gas prices in the D.C. area average about $3.17 per gallon, with the national average at $2.89—the lowest December price since 2020, per American Automobile Association (AAA).
The AAA report attributes price stability to a strong gasoline supply and low crude costs, with demand at 9.07 million barrels per day.
Projections indicate prices will continue to decline and hover around $3 per gallon in 2026.