Gas Sinks to 3-Year Low

Gas has fallen every day since Sept. 17, a few days after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike battered the Gulf coast. The last time gas was this low was Aug. 18, 2005.

Gas prices fell for the 42nd-straight day Wednesday, according to a nationwide survey of credit card swipes at gasoline stations.

The average price of unleaded regular gas dropped 4 cents to $2.589 a gallon, according to the survey released by motorist group AAA.

Gas has fallen every day since Sept. 17, a few days after Hurricanes Gustav and Ike battered the Gulf coast. The last time gas was this low was Aug. 18, 2005.

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