AAA reported Saturday, Nov. 26, the nationwide average for a gallon of regular gas was $3.56 as pump prices continued to plummet over the Thanksgiving holiday.
Missouri's average was recorded at $3.13, down 14 cents in a week's time and down 25 cents over the last 30 days.
Average prices in the three-county area remain higher than the state average, however, according to the auto club federation.
Lower pump prices were found in the following Southeast Missouri counties: $3.11, Mississippi, Madison, Iron; $3.06, Saint Francois. Jefferson and Washington counties saw in-county averages below $3, at $2.98 and $2.95, respectively.
Diesel fuel is also dropping in price.
On Saturday, the statewide average for diesel was $4.82; one month ago, the price was $5.08.
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