Analysts predict that gas prices will soon drop below $3.00 a gallon, a first in four years.
According to AAA and GasBuddy, lower prices at the pump are expected due to a drop in oil prices below $60 a barrel.
The national average has dropped more than 5 cents to $3.057 a gallon, with AAA citing lower gasoline demand and cheaper winter-blend gasoline as driving factors.
Compared to last year, gas prices have decreased, with the average price at this time last year being $3.203 a gallon.
AAA says a lower gasoline demand with the end of the summer travel season and cheaper winter-blend gasoline at the pump are driving lower prices at the pump.
Author's summary: Gas prices may drop below $3 soon.