Gas prices fall, but a new risk looms for your 401(k) — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-fall-but-a-new-risk-looms-for-your-401-kContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. National gas average drops below $4 for first time since Julyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-fall-but-a-new-risk-looms-for-your-401-khttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gas-prices-fall-but-a-new-risk-looms-for-your-401-k#u191893Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:12:27 +0000The U.S. national average for regular gasoline fell to $4.01 per gallon on November 9, down 12 cents in one week and dipping under the $4 threshold for the first time since July, according to AAA data cited by multiple outlets. Seasonal demand declines are pushing prices lower, though analysts caution that pre-conflict price levels remain distant. Meanwhile, commentary links the pump relief to 401(k) market volatility, with political figures seizing on retirement-account swings and an Exxon executive flagging a potential 2027 supply crunch.Why it mattersLower gasoline prices typically ease hou