SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield’s gas prices have fallen 2.0 cents per gallon over the past week. Last day for Festival of Trees at the MassMutual Center Gas prices in Springfield have dropped to an average of $2.91/g, according to GasBuddy price reports after a survey of 257 stations in Springfield. The cheapest station in Springfield was priced at $2.69/g, and the most expensive station was $3.26/g. The highest price in the state was $4.39/g, a difference of $1.94/g. The national price of gasoline is averaging $2.98/g on Monday. The national average is down 7.5 cents per gallon from a month ago and stands at 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering more than 150,000 gas stations across the country. Historical gasoline prices in Springfield and the national average going back ten years:December 16, 2023: $3.08/g (U.S. Average: $3.05/g)December 16, 2022: $3.33/g (U.S. Average: $3.13/g)December 16, 2021: $3.33/g (U.S. Average: $3.32/g)December 16, 2020: $2.07/g (U.S. Average: $2.20/g)December 16, 2019: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.56/g)December 16, 2018: $2.40/g (U.S. Average: $2.36/g)December 16, 2017: $2.45/g (U.S. Average: $2.43/g)December 16, 2016: $2.19/g (U.S. Average: $2.23/g)December 16, 2015: $2.04/g (U.S. Average: $2.01/g)December 16, 2014: $2.63/g (U.S. Average: $2.51/g) Neighboring areas and their current gas prices:Worcester- $2.99/g, down 1.6 cents per gallon from last week's $3.01/g.Connecticut- $3.00/g, down 2.0 cents per gallon from last week's $3.02/g.Hartford- $2.98/g, down 3.7 cents per gallon from last week's $3.02/g. "As we edge closer to the end of the year, we're seeing momentum for falling gas prices weaken, which is typical as the national average generally bottoms out between Thanksgiving and Christmas," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "With oil prices rising back above $70 last week, gas prices may have less potential to drop much further, though there may be a second window of lower prices in January or February in some areas, but even that won't last long. While several states saw gas prices cycle last week, marked by a big jump in prices after a large decline, those that did see hefty jumps should see prices drift a bit lower, potentially making a second run at the season's lowest prices. The West Coast, including California, should continue to see prices drift lower, but with just a few weeks left in 2024, all attention turns to 2025. GasBuddy's 2025 Fuel Outlook, among the nation's most accurate fuel price forecasts, will be released in the coming weeks, offering motorists a glimpse into gas prices for the coming year." Local News Headlines What are the chances of a white Christmas in western Mass? Plainville man dead following house fire Woman hit by vehicle on Page Blvd. in Springfield People celebrate World Ice Skating Day at MGM Springfield ice rink WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.