The price is still $1.32 higher than it was a year ago.Gas prices continue to drop - though they remain high. The average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. is now $4.54 - down 32 cents over the last two weeks and down 55 cents over the last six weeks. The price is still $1.32 higher than it was a year ago. Experts say cheaper crude oil and wholesale prices are behind the drop.