Updated August 23, 2019

When filling-up at the pump this fall, Giles County motorists will find savings of potentially more than 25-cents/gallon compared to this summer.

The national gas price average, which is already 15-cents cheaper than just five weeks ago, is poised to continue pushing less expensive due to several factors, including less expensive crude oil prices, the drop-off in gasoline demand after Labor Day and the move to winter-blend gasoline.

AAA forecasts the state average to drop to $2.40 or lower this fall.

According to Spokesman Jeanette Casselano, AAA predicts that fall gasoline prices will be significantly less expensive than this summer with motorists finding savings in every market.

AAA forecasts crude prices to range between $50 and $60 per barrel this fall. That is a considerable drop from last fall when prices ranged between $60 and $75.

As always, hurricane season has the potential to cause declining gas prices to shoot back up.

 The mere threat of a hurricane making landfall can shutter domestic crude production, leading to spikes in crude and gasoline prices.