--- title: "The Average Gallon of Gas Now Costs Less Than $3 in the US: TDS" date: "2025-12-03" modified: "2025-12-03" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-average-gallon-of-gas-now-costs-less-than-3-in-the-us-tds" categories: - "News" - "The Downshift" --- # The Average Gallon of Gas Now Costs Less Than $3 in the US: TDS ![A Pump & Pantry gas station in Nebraska]() *\Pump & Pantry on Facebook\* Good morning and welcome to *The Downshift*, or *TDS* for short. Short, snappy, and quick, *TDS* gathers the latest automotive news from around the globe and puts it in one place. Stories are summarized in a single sentence accompanied by a link for those seeking more information. The first cup of coffee is gone and I'm definitely on the second, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I’m driving: Been spending time in the 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid and am finding its much quicker off the line and smoother overall to operate than the non-hybrid model. ⛽️ The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. has [fallen below $3 ]()for the first time since 2021. 💨 The Trump administration is set to [undo Biden-era fuel efficiency standards](), which it blames for raising new car prices, and relax fuel economy rules allowing for less efficient vehicles to be sold without repercussions for the automakers. 📦 A new boxer engine, a 2.0-liter boxer-four, [has entered the universe]() as a range extender from China's BYD. ‼️ Rivian will [recall 34,824 electric delivery vans]() due to a damaged seat belt pretension cable that may not properly restrain the driver's seat belt in the event of a crash. 🛰️ Hundreds of Porsches were unable to start or move in Russia due to a system failure after [the cars were unable to connect to satellites]() for their remote tracking software. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()