Drivers may have one additional thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving lower gas prices. New estimates show that the national average of gas prices could drop to the lowest level around Thanksgiving in years. AAA reports that the average national price of gas was about $3.31 per gallon. On Monday, *** nearly 10% decrease from last year’s average. The average national price for *** gallon of gas could hit $3.25 Thursday, which would be the cheapest price on Thanksgiving Day since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic crushed demand and gas fell to $2.11 per gallon. According to gas buddy AAA reports that gas has already dropped below $3 *** gallon in 11 southern and midwestern states. The news comes as approximately 49.1 million drivers are expected to hit the road traveling to make it to their holiday plans this week.
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County-by-county interactive map: Gas prices fall in Alabama just in time for the holidays
Updated: 11:59 AM CST Nov 22, 2023
While many people are already home for the holidays, thousands of others will hit the road in the coming days to gather for Thanksgiving.Fortunately, the trip should be a little lighter on your wallets this year.“Drivers this Thanksgiving can expect cheaper gas prices,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Ten states now have sub $3 a gallon averages, and more will join soon. So savvy drivers will find savings on their way to a turkey dinner this year.” Alabama is one of those states, with prices at the pump down to roughly $2.88 per gallon. That’s 41 cents cheaper than the national average of $3.29.For prices per county, check out the interactive map below:Find The Cheapest GasTo search for the cheapest gas price near you using GasBuddy, click here.In-depth Tips To Reduce Gas UseDrive only when needed. The easiest way to save money is to simply drive less and walk or bike when you can. Many of these other tips will help you with this one.Combine trips for multiple errands. If you only go out once and figure out how to go to the places you need to in the least amount of distance, you will save time and money.Avoid idling. When your car is running but not going anywhere, you’re basically getting zero miles per gallon. So if you’re going to be parked somewhere for more than a minute, and if it is safe, switch to park.Drive at or near the speed limit. The faster you drive, the worse your gas mileage will get.Use cruise control. Using cruise control and coasting on the highway will save gas since you aren’t breaking and gassing as often.Avoid rush hour. The stopping and starting will cost more in terms of fuel.Lose the weight. If you carry a lot of extra weight, such as heavy cargo or an extra roof box on your car, remove it.Determine how to cool. When driving on roads, windows may be more fuel-efficient than AC, but once on the highway, windows will cause drag that will cost more for fuel.Check your tires. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. If they aren’t, you’ll be using extra gas to make up for it.Get your car checked. Maintenance problems that aren’t fixed could be causing your vehicle to not run smoothly. This can mean your car is working harder than it needs to.
While many people are already home for the holidays, thousands of others will hit the road in the coming days to gather for Thanksgiving.
Fortunately, the trip should be a little lighter on your wallets this year.
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“Drivers this Thanksgiving can expect cheaper gas prices,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson. “Ten states now have sub $3 a gallon averages, and more will join soon. So savvy drivers will find savings on their way to a turkey dinner this year.”
Alabama is one of those states, with prices at the pump down to roughly $2.88 per gallon. That’s 41 cents cheaper than the national average of $3.29.
For prices per county, check out the interactive map below:
Find The Cheapest Gas
To search for the cheapest gas price near you using GasBuddy, click here.
In-depth Tips To Reduce Gas Use
- Drive only when needed. The easiest way to save money is to simply drive less and walk or bike when you can. Many of these other tips will help you with this one.
- Combine trips for multiple errands. If you only go out once and figure out how to go to the places you need to in the least amount of distance, you will save time and money.
- Avoid idling. When your car is running but not going anywhere, you’re basically getting zero miles per gallon. So if you’re going to be parked somewhere for more than a minute, and if it is safe, switch to park.
- Drive at or near the speed limit. The faster you drive, the worse your gas mileage will get.
- Use cruise control. Using cruise control and coasting on the highway will save gas since you aren’t breaking and gassing as often.
- Avoid rush hour. The stopping and starting will cost more in terms of fuel.
- Lose the weight. If you carry a lot of extra weight, such as heavy cargo or an extra roof box on your car, remove it.
- Determine how to cool. When driving on roads, windows may be more fuel-efficient than AC, but once on the highway, windows will cause drag that will cost more for fuel.
- Check your tires. Make sure your tires are properly inflated. If they aren’t, you’ll be using extra gas to make up for it.
- Get your car checked. Maintenance problems that aren’t fixed could be causing your vehicle to not run smoothly. This can mean your car is working harder than it needs to.