Why gas prices haven't dropped yet

(NEXSTAR) -- 2022 was a rough year for drivers at the pump, especially after gas prices hit a record $5 per gallon in June. With the national average gas price rising once again, many drivers may be wondering when they can expect some relief at the pump.The national average gas price recently rose for the fifth straight week, bringing it to $3.49 per gallon, according to AAA. That is 9.7 cents higher than a week ago, and Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, suspects that pric