GasBuddy: Prices Could Drop Below $3 Per Gallon by Christmas11/17/2025While there’s been little change in prices at the gas pump, there could be more relief for your wallet closer to the holidays. GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan explains:“With oil prices mostly stable near the $60 per barrel level, we’ve seen the national average move very little over the last few weeks. Roughly half of all states saw prices rise in the last week, while the other half saw prices fall. The West Coast should soon see notable price relief as wholesale prices drop amidst seasonally declining demand. With refinery maintenance nearing completion, we’ll likely see supply improve—and I’m hopeful this will bring the national average solidly below $3 per gallon by Christmas. As for Thanksgiving travel, GasBuddy’s Travel Survey, to be released tomorrow, will highlight some surprising shifts in travel behavior this year.” -Patrick De Haan