$2.99 Gas Creates A Problem

By Douglas McIntyre  •  October 18, 2025

The average price for a gallon of regular nationwide is $2.99. Two and a half years ago, it hit an all-time high of $5.01. One problem with cheap gas is that EVs look less attractive. They cost more to buy than gas-powered cars, and gas-powered car don’t costs much to run now. And, gas and oil emissions are destructive. Douglas A. McIntyre, Editor-In-Chief of Climatecrisis247, discusses.

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