Why is gasoline suddenly under $4 a gallon?

The average price of a gallon of gasoline dipped below $4 this week for the first time in months. Does that mean more relief is coming for drivers?

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/8054x5369+0+0/resize/8054x5369!/quality/85/format/webp/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2Fb1%2F79ee5cd14420a25d6111b7bf6a03%2Fgettyimages-2248589851.jpg' alt='AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 26: A gas pump is seen in a vehicle on November 26, 2025 in Austin, Texas.'/><p>The average price of a gallon of gasoline dipped below $4 this week for the first time in months. Does that mean more relief is coming for drivers?</p><p>(Image credit: Brandon Bell)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-6037588' />