Traffic & Transit
Traveling This Thanksgiving? Check Gas Prices In Gilroy
Gas prices are at a seven-year high this turkey day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
GILROY, CA — If you’re among the millions of Americans traveling this Thanksgiving, you may be in for some sticker shock at the gas pump.
Gas prices are at a seven-year high heading into the holiday weekend, according to a recent AAA report. As of Wednesday the average price for a gallon of gas in California was $4.71.
Last year, gas prices hovered around $2.12 per gallon just before the Thanksgiving holiday.
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How much can you expect to pay at the pump in Gilroy? AAA data shows the average price for a gallon of gas locally was $4.795 on Wednesday. Average prices are updated daily.
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Meanwhile, Southern states including Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kentucky are enjoying the nation’s lowest gas prices, ranging from $2.99 to $3.18 per gallon.
Destinations vary this Thanksgiving, but AAA says the top five destinations this year are Orlando, Anaheim, Dallas, Phoenix and Hawaii.
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