U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are about the same as last year

Published: 26 November 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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In-brief analysis

November 26, 2025

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Update; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Note: Weekly data reflect U.S. average regular gasoline retail price for all formulations; real price is calculated using Consumer Price Index from BLS.

On the Monday before Thanksgiving, the U.S. retail price for regular-grade gasoline averaged $3.06 per gallon (gal), just 2 cents/gal higher than the same time last year. After adjusting for inflation, however, this year marks the lowest average gasoline price for the Monday before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2020, when the pandemic disrupted gasoline demand and travel plans.

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the heaviest travel times of the year. The American Automobile Association (AAA) forecasts 81.8 million people will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday

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One Month Later: State, Federal Support Crosses $41 Million

Published: 25 November 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Responders across the federal family are working closely with the State of Alaska, local and non-profit organizations to help Alaskans affected by the severe storms, flooding, and remnants of Typhoon Halong that occurred October 8-13, 2025, in the Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area, Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area, and Northwest Arctic Borough. 

By the Numbers

Over 2,000 Alaskans evacuated from affected areas.More than 600 individuals from 161 households in Anchorage hotel rooms.More than 22,000 meals delivered to individuals sheltering in hotel rooms.More than 1,700 applications received for state individual assistance.More than 1,200 individuals and households registered with FEMA.805 home inspections completed to assess property damage.State and FEMA teams conducted 43 visits to impacted communities to register people for assistance.FEMA’s dedicated Alaska Call Center received 1,099 inbound calls and made 2,933 outbound calls.

Alaskans have four weeks to apply for FEMA assistance related to losses suffered as a result of Typhoon Halong. The deadline to apply with FEMA is Dec. 22. This is also the deadline to apply with the Small Business Administration for a physical damage low-interest loan related to the disaster. 

The deadline for the State of Alaska’s Individual Assistance program is Jan. 8. Survivors are encouraged to register for both State and FEMA Individual Assistance programs to maximize their recovery efforts.

You may apply with FEMA by calling its dedicated Alaska Call Center at 1-866-342-1699. The

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