 Also in the news today, if you went on your weekend travels and are filling up today, gas prices in the area dropped nine cents a gallon to an average $3.42 for regular, according to GasBuddy's weekly survey of area service stations. Two cents lower than a month ago, a dime lower than last year. GasBuddy analysts say weak demand, building supplies, and quiet tropical weather all were factors in the decline in gas prices. 908 now here on WDEL.