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Gas prices drop
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(ABC 6 News) — For fall travelers, Friday brings some great news as experts are now predicting a steady drop in gas prices is on the horizon.
The drop is predicted to put the national average below $3 per gallon as soon as October. Currently, the national average for regular gas stands at $3.24 per gallon, down 20 cents from a month ago.
Prices are expected to continue falling through the election. Currently, oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels in three years hitting $65 per barrel.
For gas in southern Minnesota, Chatfield and Elgin show the lowest prices at $2.95 and $2.97 per gallon, respectively. Rochester sits at $3.03 per gallon.
Meanwhile, in northern Iowa, Clear Lake is showing $2.85 per gallon, Mason City is at $2.86, and Northwood is $2.89. These prices are according to GasBuddy.com.