The nationwide average gas price dropped below $4 a gallon this month for the first time since March.

After months of souring views driven in part by a surge in gas prices, Americans are feeling more and more optimistic about the economy, according to new data released Friday.

University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rises to 48.9 in June from May's historic 44.8 low as gasoline prices drop, but inflation expectations stay

The nationwide average gas price dropped below $4 a gallon this month for the first time since March.