U.S. gasoline prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 33 months amid a boom in domestic oil drilling, leaving consumers with some extra disposable income just in time for the holiday-shopping season. Tuesday’s national average price of $3.18 a gallon—26 cents below a year ago—was the lowest since Feb. 22, 2011, when it was $3.17, according to AAA, which tracks daily gas prices. The automobile club predicted that the national average could fall close to $3 a gallon by year’s end because of abundant supplies, declining seasonal demand and lower crude-oil prices. The respite at the pump was welcomed by Heidi Pickerell, president and chief executive of Meals on Wheels of Shawnee and Jefferson Counties Inc. in Kansas, who said the prices made it easier to find volunteers to deliver for the nonprofit group. “It certainly does help out with the budget, particularly now as we are […]