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Posted May 22, 2025U.S. retail gasoline prices heading into Memorial Day weekend are at a multi-year low ›
Note: Real prices are adjusted to May 2025 dollars.
The retail price for regular-grade gasoline in the United States on May 19, the Monday before Memorial Day weekend, averaged $3.17 per gallon (gal), 11% (or 41 cents/gal) lower than the price a year ago. After adjusting for inflation (real terms), average U.S. retail gasoline prices going into Memorial Day weekend are 14% lower than last year, largely because crude oil prices have fallen.
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