汽油价格跌至四年低点，数百万民众开启假日公路出行

Core Insights - The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level since 2021, with some regions seeing prices below $3 per gallon [1][3] - Nearly 110 million Americans are expected to choose road travel during the holiday season [1][7] Price Trends - Current fuel prices have decreased by approximately 7% compared to a month ago and have plummeted about 43% from the peak in mid-2022, when prices approached $5 per gallon [6][12] - The drop in gasoline prices coincides with the peak travel season, with over 122 million Americans projected to travel at least 50 miles from home between December 20 and January 1, marking a historical high [7][12] Consumer Behavior - The decline in gasoline prices may alleviate some of the inflationary pressures faced by consumers in other areas during the holiday season [13] - A survey indicates that just over 40% of respondents plan to cut back on holiday spending this year, an increase of 6 percentage points from last year, with 46% attributing this to high prices of various goods [13] Regional Price Disparities - The nationwide drop in gasoline prices masks significant regional price differences, with states like Hawaii and California still exceeding $4 per gallon, while Oklahoma's prices are below $2.30 per gallon [13]