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DeHaan says there is nothing on the horizon at the moment that would signal prices to rise much, even with additional turmoil in the Middle East. Around the area, prices have dropped from the $2.30 range to around $2.09 today.
According to AAA, 766,000 residents will drive 50 miles or more from home, the most since 2007.
Meanwhile, we could be in store for a white Thanksgiving.
If you’re planning on driving on Thanksgiving Day, you will still find that prices at the pump are pretty low. Driving remains most popular mode of travel for Thanksgiving.
Not for seven years have MI gas prices on the day before Thanksgiving been so cheap. According to our records, the last time prices were this low was January 2nd, 2009, when we recorded prices at $1.63 per gallon. The cheapest markets are in the Great Lakes states. The average Minnesota price is right at $2 while the lowest is $1.79 in Montrose (two stations) and Waverly. “When gas prices are so high it makes you want to conserve your gas and not go as far or not drive or more so carpool”.
“A cold front is approaching Wednesday and we will have some light rain early on Thursday, but then heavier rain in the evening”, he said. In Lexington, it could be found for as low as $1.72 Wednesday night. Numerous towns around Lincoln are among those with the highest prices, including Hickman (second), Syracuse (11th), Cortland (13th), Valparaiso (14th) and Crete (24th).
Hines continued “It’s the time of year you have to make sacrifices to spend time with the family”. “That’s what always pushes prices lower in the fourth quarter”.
“We’re coming from Ontario, Canada heading to Florida”, Rousch said.
More money in one’s pocket may feel good at the moment, but some studies suggest people overestimate the savings, Laskoski said.
Drivers are also advised to take steps to keep themselves, as well as other people on the roads, safe by pulling over and taking a break if you feel exhausted, avoided following drivers too closely, staying off cell phones and abiding by speed limits.
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“Americans largely prefer auto travel because it provides more control over expense, trip distance and duration”, said Jenkins.
