Your wallet feels it every time you fill up, and it seems like gas prices are always a hot topic. But understanding why they fluctuate involves much more than just what you pay at the pump.
Everyone's asking "When will gas prices go down?" because they've been on a rollercoaster, hitting record highs in recent years.
After a dip during the pandemic, prices surged, peaking at a national average of over $5.00 per gallon in June 2022.