U.S. Gasoline Prices Set to Drop Below $3 Before Election Day

The national average price of gasoline is set to fall below the $3 per gallon mark by the end of October, ahead of the presidential election in early November, analysts say.  The end of the summer driving season, lower international crude prices, and gas stations starting to sell the cheaper winter-type gasoline are all set to combine and lower the prices at the pump for the American consumer, possibly weeks ahead of the presidential election.   The national average price as of Thursday, September 12, stood at $3.242 a gallon, according…