Was today the cheapest day of the year for gas?
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No — the national average is about $4.26 a gallon today, up 18 cents in a week and nowhere near 2026's lows.
Why
- National average around $4.26/gal on Oct 27, per AAA
- Jan 8, 2026 low: $2.819/gal, cheapest since March 2021
- Prices are up about 18 cents over the past week