Average gas prices--November 19, 2012

Gas prices continue to drop in most areas compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is 6 cents above the price this time last year and about four cents below last week's price. Premium gas is $3.74, down two cents from last week. Diesel fuel is about 3 cents below this time last year.

See our guide to fuel economy for advice on saving gasoline, including reports on how to get the best gas mileage and where to find the cheapest gas. Learn about future technologies in our guide to alternative fuels.

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