As 2026 begins, gas prices have fallen to their lowest levels in five years and mortgage rates dropped sharply, according to the White House. Gas prices have hit their lowest levels since 2021, with the national average declining for the seventh straight week, it said in an article published on Monday.According to GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas is below $3 per gallon in 43 states, below $2.75 per gallon in 30 states, and at or below $2.50 per gallon in 17 states. Americans can even find gas be ...