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Today's national average of $4.05 is 67 cents less than a month ago.

Indicators including employment, retail sales and income have seen slower growth, but none have contracted.

The price of gas has now fallen every day since hitting a record $5.01 on June 14.

Higher gas prices are also affecting the core tobacco consumer, according to a recent Goldman Sachs survey.

Consumers are prioritizing essentials such as food, energy and back-to-school products.

Lower crude prices also contribute to the falling national average.

The new national average of $4.67 is 32 cents less than one month ago.

Consumers remain financially healthy now and payroll growth is sturdy, according to the association.

The average weekly sales per store for all nonfuel products in Q1 was on par with the same period in 2021 when gas prices were much lower.

Rounding out the top five are Hy-Vee, Parker's, Rutter's and Maverik.

Drivers may fill up more as the summer driving season gets in full swing.

Fears of recession lead to lower prices for crude oil.