The national price of gasoline dropped for a second consecutive week just in time for a holiday weekend where many Americans will hit the road to travel for vacation and July 4 celebrations.

The average price for a gallon of gas is $4.86, according to AAA, down 9 cents from a week ago but still $1.70 higher than last year. The main driver of the decrease at the pump has been a drop in crude oil prices, which make up roughly 60% of the cost of fuel.

Some analysts attribute the drop in crude oil to fears of recessions in the world’s economies due to rising interest rates and inflation.

“Fear is not a good reason to move a market like the one for oil, but it is a powerful motivator,” said Andrew Gross, a AAA spokesperson. “The cost of oil accounts for nearly $3 for every $4.89 at the gas pump. Consumers should find more relief when fueling up if oil prices drop further.”... Read More: FOX45