Gas prices this Labor Day are roughly 50 cents lower than they were a year ago, providing some relief to drivers who will hit the road for the long weekend.
This year, AAA projected that domestic travel is up 9% compared to last year. As of Friday, the national average for a regular gallon of gasoline was $3.35, which is down 15 cents from a week ago, according to AAA’s latest estimates.
It’s a far cry from when prices hit a record of over $5 per gallon in June 2022. Gas prices have either remained flat or fallen since the end of July, according to AAA data.
“Things are definitely moving in the right direction. So, folks will have a lot of savings on the road if they take a trip this Labor Day weekend,” AAA…