Coverage dated June 17, 2026

Average US gas price drops below $4

Headline from ABC 12 Flint

American gas stations are now charging less than $4 for a gallon of regular gas, dropping below that benchmark for the first time since March 30.

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ABC 12 Flint
Average US gas price drops below $4 (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Jun 17, 2026
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
American gas stations are now charging less than $4 for a gallon of regular gas, dropping below that benchmark for the first time since March 30.
CBS News
Gas prices fall below $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly 3 months (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 17, 2026
CBS News's feed description
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Insider
Gas prices drop below $4 a gallon for the first time in months (opens Insider)
Published Jun 17, 2026
Insider's feed description
As of Thursday morning, the average cost of a gallon of gas in the US was $3.99, down from a peak of over $4.50 in May.
WHDH Boston
US gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jun 17, 2026
WHDH Boston's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — The average U.S. price for a gallon of gas fell below $4 on Thursday, hitting a level not seen since the
WTOP Washington DC
US gas prices dip below $4 for 1st time since March but remain 25% higher than last year (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Jun 17, 2026
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely.
The Boston Globe
US gas prices below $4 for 1st time since March, but remain 25% higher than last year (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jun 17, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Filling up is still more expensive than it was before the Iran war began.
MyNorthwest
US gas prices dip below $4 for the first time since March (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jun 17, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. gas prices fell below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, but just barely.
The Columbian
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March, but still 25% higher than last year (opens The Columbian)
Published Jun 17, 2026
The Columbian's feed description
NEW YORK — U.S. gas prices fell to just below $4 a gallon on average Thursday, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid Washington's war with Iran.
NBC News
Gas prices fall below $4 for the first time since March (opens NBC News)
Published Jun 17, 2026
NBC News's feed description
Gas prices fell below $4 per gallon for the first time since March after more than three months of elevated prices as a result of the war in Iran.
Philadelphia Inquirer
U.S. gas prices fall below $4 for 1st time since March (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jun 17, 2026
Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description
U.S. gas prices are just barely below an average of $4 a gallon nationwide on Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran.
New York Post
Gas prices fall below $4 for first time in over 5 months after US-Iran agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)
Published Jun 17, 2026
New York Post's feed description
US gas prices fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since March as easing fears over global oil supplies and hopes for a Strait of Hormuz reopening helped push fuel costs lower nationwide.
Washington Examiner
Gas prices drop below $4 per gallon for first time since March (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 17, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
After a spring of rising gas prices due to the military conflict with Iran, fuel costs dropped to their lowest levels since the end of March.
UPI
U.S. gas prices drop below $4 mark for first time since March 30 (opens UPI)
Published Jun 17, 2026
UPI's feed description
The average price of gas regular grade gas in the United States fell below $4 per gallon on Thursday for the first time since March 30.
The Guardian
Gas prices fall below $4 on average after Trump’s signing of Iran deal to end war (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 17, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Drivers feel some relief but prices still a dollar more per gallon overall since before US-Israel attack on Iran
Los Angeles Times
U.S. gas prices drop below $4 for first time since March but remain 25% higher than last year (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jun 17, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
U.S. gas prices have fallen to just below $4 a gallon on average, bringing some relief to drivers who have seen soaring costs amid the U.S. war with Iran.

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