Filling up your tank costs less than it did this time last year, but fuel prices remain stubbornly high in some states this holiday travel season.
The national average for a gallon of gas was $3.18 on Dec. 16, down about 14 cents from a year ago, according to data from AAA.
Lower gas prices are being fueled by a decline in worldwide energy demand, which is driving oil prices down.
“If this trend continues, many states could see their average prices fall below $3 a gallon by early next year,” said Andrew Gross, an AAA spokesperson.
Several states have
