Good news! Right before the busy holiday travel days, gasoline prices are down around the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.25 above the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about $.58 above this time last year. Premium fuel is $3.49, five cents less than last week.

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Source: Energy Information Administration, 12/19/11. Figures rounded to the nearest cent.

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