Lower consumption expectations and even lower crude oil prices means gas prices could drop another 2 percent on average next year, a U.S. federal report finds. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) — Low oil prices and more fuel efficient vehicles mean the average U.S. price for a gallon of gas should be about 2 percent lower in 2016, a federal report said. Motor club AAA reports a national average retail price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline at $2.02 for Wednesday, about 1 percent lower than last week. While holiday travel is heavy, overall consumer demand is lower in winter months and, with crude oil prices at six-year lows, the price at the pump has been falling steadily as 2015 winds down. The U.S. Energy Information Administration anticipates a full-month average for December at $2.04 per gallon. For the year, the average price should be […]