Average gas prices finally drops below $4

Experts warn full relief could take years, with prices still about a third higher than before the war with Iran

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The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell below $4 on Thursday for the first time since late March, as the United States and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities.

According to The New York Times, AAA recorded the national average at $3.999 per gallon, a drop of roughly three cents from Wednesday's $4.03. GasBuddy, a separate tracking service, put the price at around $3.98. Among the 28 states that had already crossed the $4 threshold downward, Indiana recorded the cheapest statewide figure at $3.40.

Despite the milestone, gas prices remain........

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