WISCONSIN (CBS 58) — Wisconsin drivers are seeing some relief at the pump after weeks of elevated gas prices, with the statewide average falling by nearly 32 cents in the past week.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Wisconsin was $3.78 Thursday.

That is down from $3.83 Wednesday and $4.10 one week ago. A month ago, the statewide average was $4.13.

The decline comes as gas prices are falling nationally.

AAA said the national average dropped below $4 per gallon for the first time since July, falling nearly 20 cents over the past week to $3.90.

The national average stood at $4.10 one week ago and $4.36 one month ago. One year ago, the national average was about $3.08.

AAA said falling crude oil prices, the transition to less expensive winter-blend gasoline and lower seasonal demand are contributing to the decline.

Despite the recent relief, AAA said prices remain unusually high for this time of year, with November 2026 on pace to be the most expensive November on record for gasoline prices.

Prices across much of southeastern Wisconsin are currently at or below the statewide average.

The Milwaukee-Waukesha area's average was about $3.83 Thursday, down from $4.15 one week ago.

Kenosha County's average was about $3.67, while Racine's was approximately $3.73. Sheboygan's average was about $3.62 and Fond du Lac's was roughly $3.66.

Dodge and Waukesha counties were also below the statewide average, while Walworth, Jefferson and Washington counties were closer to the Wisconsin average.

AAA's statewide county data showed prices ranging from roughly $3.50 to $4 per gallon Thursday, with Chippewa County among the least expensive areas and Vilas County among the most expensive.

New data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed gasoline demand decreased slightly last week, from 8.80 million barrels per day to 8.76 million.

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Domestic gasoline supplies increased from 209 million barrels to 210.8 million, while gasoline production declined from 9.70 million barrels per day to 9.62 million.

The EIA also reported U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 4.7 million barrels to 414.4 million barrels, about 4% below the five-year average.

West Texas Intermediate crude oil settled at $86.53 per barrel Wednesday, up 49 cents during the session.

AAA said Hawaii and California had the nation's highest state gas price averages Thursday at $5.63 per gallon, while North Carolina had the lowest at $3.18.

For electric vehicle drivers, AAA said the national average price at a public charging station remained unchanged at 42 cents per kilowatt-hour.