LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
Average gas prices have fallen 8 cents in Las Vegas, averaging $3.46 a gallon to start the holiday week.
According to gasoline price website VegasGasPrices.com, the national average has fallen 6.6 cents per gallon to $3.37.
Las Vegas prices were unchanged compared to the same day a year ago.
The prices dropped 37.1 cents per gallon from last month.
GasBuddy.com Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says oil prices rose significantly last Friday.
"It was the largest single day jump in recent memory. In some areas of the country, specifically the Great Lakes, gas station margins are fast approaching negative territory, meaning price hikes can be expected there," DeHann said. "One thing is for sure, the yellow brick road won't be leading us to cheaper pumps for much longer, something many Americans will undoubtedly tie to the upcoming holiday."
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