Gas prices fall below $3 per gallon in more than half of US states to kick off Thanksgiving holiday

Gasoline prices are easing as the Thanksgiving travel weekend kicks off. While the national average remains slightly above $3 per gallon, the average price per gallon in more than half of US states now falls below that mark, and a handful of stations are even offering regular unleaded for $1.99. The national price of gasoline sat at $3.05 per gallon on Tuesday, about the same as exactly one year ago, according to AAA data. Coastal states like California and Washington still carry prices above $4 per gal ...