January 13, 2026 – The national average price for a gallon of regular gas has dropped to $2.79, the lowest we’ve seen in nearly five years. For many families, that means more room in the household budget, less stress at the pump, and a little more freedom at the end of the day.
These price drops aren’t just numbers on a marquee. They make a real difference in every American family’s daily life. Lower fuel prices reduce the cost of everything from groceries to school supplies. When gas is affordable, businesses can operate more efficiently, deliveries cost less, and prices stay lower at the store.
For working parents, lower gas prices mean more money for their kids’ needs. For small business owners, it means the ability to reinvest in their company and their employees. For seniors on fixed incomes, it brings a sense of stability in uncertain times. At every level of the economy, affordable energy lifts burdens and expands opportunity.
At Fueling Freedom, we believe affordable, reliable energy is the foundation of national strength. This latest drop in fuel prices shows what happens when the United States puts energy policy back in the hands of experts, not ideologues. The return to American energy dominance is restoring balance to the market, increasing supply, and lowering costs for everyone.
This also reflects our core mission:
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Empowering families: When energy is affordable, families are free to spend, save, and plan without being crushed by high costs.
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Strengthening the economy: Affordable fuel supports small businesses, manufacturing, logistics, and nearly every sector of the economy.
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Rebuilding infrastructure: Stable fuel prices create the predictability developers need to invest in new energy and industrial projects.
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Enhancing national security: Lower reliance on foreign energy sources strengthens America’s independence and global influence.
States like Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas are proving what happens when energy policies prioritize production, infrastructure, and affordability. Meanwhile, states like California and Hawaii, where gas still costs over $4 per gallon, serve as the consequences of restrictive energy policy and dependence on foreign imports.
Now is not the time to reverse course. America’s economic strength, family budgets, and industrial growth all depend on reliable, affordable energy. Fueling Freedom will continue to advocate for policies that keep costs low, streamline development, and put American workers and families first.
Let’s keep the momentum going. Let’s keep energy prices down and opportunity rising.
To learn more or to join our mission, visit FuelingFreedom.org.