美国各地平均汽油价格在过去一周下跌了每加仑17.1美分，创下数月来最大单周跌幅。据燃油价格追踪平台GasBuddy汇编的数据，全国平均价格现为每加仑4.12美元。
Average gasoline prices across the United States have dropped by 17.1 cents per gallon over the past week, marking their biggest weekly decline in several months. The national average now stands at $4.12 per gallon, according to data compiled by fuel-price tracking platform GasBuddy.
与一个月前相比，汽油价格现已下降每加仑24.7美分。然而，尽管近期有所下跌，价格仍显著高于去年同期。
Gas prices are now 24.7 cents per gallon lower than they were a month ago. However, despite the recent decline, prices remain significantly higher than last year.
全国平均汽油价格仍比去年同期高出每加仑1.13美元，显示尽管最新单周出现下跌，美国车主依然在为燃油支付更多费用。美国汽油价格仍比去年高1.13美元汽油价格下跌之际，美国人正准备参加中期选举。生活成本已成为竞选中的主要议题之一，使燃油价格成为选民关注的重要问题。据报美国在中期选举前袭击伊朗格什姆岛后，油价上涨逾1.7%近期的下跌可能为一直承受较高燃油成本的车主提供一些缓解。
The national average gasoline price is still $1.13 per gallon higher than it was at the same time last year, showing that American motorists are continuing to pay more for fuel despite the latest weekly decline.US gas prices remain $1.13 higher than last yearThe fall in gasoline prices comes as Americans prepare to vote in the US midterm elections. The cost of living has become one of the major issues in the election campaign, making fuel prices an important concern for voters. Oil prices rise over 1.7% after reported US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island ahead of midterms The recent decline could provide some relief to motorists who have been dealing with higher fuel costs.
然而，全国平均价格仍高于一年前的水平。汽油价格成为美国中期选举前的关键议题GasBuddy石油分析主管帕特里克·德·汉表示，过去一周几乎每个州的平均汽油价格都有所下降。同期柴油价格在大多数州也有所下跌。
However, the national average remains above its level from a year ago. Gas prices become a key issue ahead of US midtermsPatrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said average gasoline prices declined in nearly every state over the past week. Diesel prices also fell in most states during the same period.
德·汉表示，炼厂维护工作的完成有助于推低燃油价格。随着炼厂完成计划性维护，其运营可恢复正常，有助于改善燃油供应。德·汉称，随着天气转凉，燃油需求持续下降。这种季节性需求放缓也帮助降低了全国汽油价格。炼厂维护结束、需求下降推动汽油价格下跌尽管近期有所下跌，德·汉警告称，中期选举后燃油价格可能再度出现波动。
De Haan said the completion of refinery maintenance work has helped push fuel prices lower. As refineries finish scheduled maintenance, their operations can return to normal, helping improve fuel supplies. De Haan said demand for fuel is continuing to fall as cooler weather sets in. This seasonal slowdown in demand has also helped bring down gasoline prices across the country. Gas prices fall as refinery work ends and demand dropsDespite the recent decline, De Haan warned that fuel prices could become volatile again after the midterm elections.
这意味着，如果全球事态发展给石油市场带来压力，目前的下跌趋势可能不会持续。围绕涉及伊朗的冲突的不确定性继续给全球油价带来风险。任何新的军事袭击或局势变化都可能影响石油供应，并推高燃油价格。美国股指期货涨跌不一，苹果下滑4.5%，投资者等待中期选举结果。德汉表示，霍尔木兹海峡周边是否发生新袭击或达成停火，将在决定燃油价格下一步走向方面发挥重要作用。
This means the current fall may not last if global developments put pressure on oil markets. Uncertainty surrounding the conflict involving Iran continues to create risks for global oil prices. Any fresh military attacks or changes in the situation could affect oil supplies and push fuel prices higher.US stock futures mixed as Apple slides 4.5%, investors await midterm election results De Haan said whether new attacks take place or a truce is reached around the Strait of Hormuz will play an important role in deciding where fuel prices go next.
该水道是全球石油运输的重要航线，使该地区的事态发展对能源市场至关重要。德汉还指出，乌克兰持续袭击俄罗斯炼油厂是一个可能影响石油和燃油价格的因素。炼厂运营受损可能给能源市场带来进一步的不确定性。德汉表示，涉及伊朗、霍尔木兹海峡和俄罗斯炼油厂的事态发展，将有助于决定随着美国临近假日季，燃油价格将如何变动。
The waterway is an important route for global oil shipments, making developments in the region important for energy markets. De Haan also pointed to continued Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as a factor that could affect oil and fuel prices. Damage to refinery operations could create further uncertainty in energy markets. De Haan said developments involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and Russian refineries will help determine how fuel prices move as the United States approaches the holiday season.
最新价格数据汇编自全美15万多家加油站的1200多万份单个燃油价格报告。这些数据提供了汽油价格变化的全国概况。
The latest price figures were compiled using more than 12 million individual fuel-price reports from over 150,000 gas stations across the United States. This data provides a nationwide picture of changes in gasoline prices.