Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Denver

Denver CO

24 June, 2021

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DENVER, CO — If you're among the millions of Americans traveling this 4th of July, 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 June 24, the average price for a gallon of gas in the United States was $3.07. Last year, gas prices hovered around $2.18 per gallon just before the July 4 holiday. How much can you expect to pay at the pump in Denver? AAA data shows the average price for a gallon of gas in Denver was $3.33 on Thursday. Average prices are updated daily. Don't miss the latest news updates in Denver: Free Denver Patch Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter Drivers in the western United States are paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation. As of June 22, gas prices were as much as $4.24 in California, $3.67 in Nevada and $3.64 in Washington state. Meanwhile, Southern states including Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Missouri are enjoying the nation's lowest gas prices, ranging from $2.72 to $2.87 per gallon. Destinations vary this 4th of July, but AAA says the top five destinations this year are Orlando; Anaheim, California; Denver; Las Vegas and Seattle.