UNDATED (WJON News) -- After some very high gas prices in 2022 what can we expect in the new year?

Gas Buddy says the yearly national average price of gas in 2023 is forecast to average about $3.49.

Barring unexpected challenges, prices in 2023 should return to normal seasonal fluctuations, rising in the spring, and dropping after Labor Day into the fall.

Most major cities will see prices top around $4 per gallon during the summer months with areas in California again experiencing near $7 gas in the summer of 2023.

Gas Buddy says Americans will spend an estimated $470.8 billion on gasoline in 2023, down $55 billion from 2022. The estimated yearly household spend on gas will fall $277 to an average of $2,471.

Get our free mobile app

Diesel prices are forecast to average $4.12 in 2023.

LOOK: Here are 25 ways you could start saving money today

These money-saving tips—from finding discounts to simple changes to your daily habits—can come in handy whether you have a specific savings goal, want to stash away cash for retirement, or just want to pinch pennies. It’s never too late to be more financially savvy. Read on to learn more about how you can start saving now. [From: 25 ways you could be saving money today]

More From 1390 Granite City Sports