Americans are once again feeling pain at the pump amid higher oil prices and surging demand from the U.S. reopening. One of the main factors behind high gas prices is the price of crude oil, which is above $80 per barrel, according to an American Automobile Association press release published on Monday.

Consumers caught a little break Monday as the national average price for a gallon of gas leveled off at $3.41, down a penny since last week. Since October 30, the national average has fallen on nine different days, after rising steadily each of the previous 31 days, according to the release.

Where to find the cheapest gas in Beaumont:

H-E-B located at 3960 College St. in Beaumont. Regular gas is $2.87.
Raceway located at 4205 College St. in Beaumont. Regular gas is $2.89.
7-Eleven located at 5590 Calder Ave. in Beaumont. Regular gas is $2.89.
Speedy Shop located at 1055 Interstate 10 S in Beaumont. Regular gas is $2.89
Kroger located at 3845 Phelan Blvd. in Beaumont. Regular gas is $2.89.
Fast Lane located at 5610 College St. in Beaumont. Regular gas is $2.94.
Tuesday’s national average of $3.41 is 11 cents higher than pricing in September and up $1.29 since 2020, per AAA.

Note: Gas prices sourced from Geico.

Written by Angela Mulka