Americans cut gas use as prices stay high across year
Americans pumped 42 billion gallons less for the year amid a 3 percent drop and a national average near 3.89 dollars per gallon. High prices curb trips to malls and restaurants while carmakers push higher mileage. Experts say 4.25 dollars a gallon could come by spring as fuel economy improves and global demand rises.
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