Gas falls after 17 days of records

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- After a 17-day run of record gas prices, the pinch at the pump is easing - by as little as possible.

According to motorist group AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline retreated to $3.622, down one tenth of a cent from the previous day's price.

Gas prices reached an all-time high Thursday, hitting $3.623 per gallon, according to AAA's Web site.

Crude prices have eased from their record near $120 per barrel reached earlier this week. U.S. light crude settled Thursday at $112.52; the price rebounded somewhat early Friday to $112.92.