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Why is gasoline suddenly under $4 a gallon? November 11, 20262:59 PM ET

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 26: A gas pump is seen in a vehicle on November 26, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption

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Drivers are starting to see some relief from high fuel prices. For the first time in months, the average price of a gallon of gasoline has dipped below $4, according to AAA.