Key takeaways
- EIA estimated in its November report that retail gasoline prices are expected to be $3.73 a gallon in 2027, which would be a decrease from $3.89 a gallon this year.
- Gas prices fell further on Wednesday, with the latest figure showing the national average at $3.94 a gallon, down about 18 cents from a week ago and 41 cents from a month ago.
The EIA raised its 2027 gas price forecast 5% from last month, citing global petroleum supply constraints and wider crack spreads through year's end.
