Cheaper gas this time of year is unusual given that fuel prices typically rise during the spring and summer as demand increases.

AAA’s fuel tracker showed motorists could expect to pay less for gasoline this year; the U.S. average price on Friday was about $3.20 for a gallon of regular gas compared to $3.61 a year ago.

Video As Americans hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, they're getting good news at the gas pumps. While gas prices have risen roughly 20 cents per gallon since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January,