Which states had the highest gas prices this July 4th?

Whether you're traveling to see family or just escaping the city, filling up your vehicle this July 4th weekend most likely won’t be quite as painful as it was last year.

According to data from AAA, the national average gas price on Independence Day was $3.515, about a dime less than it was on July 4th last year and over a dollar lower than the highs seen in 2022, when gas prices soared across the country. The price drop will be a welcome relief for the record 60 million people the AAA predicts will travel by car this holiday week.

Gas prices, plastered in gigantic font on the side of most roads, are particularly prominent economic indicators in the minds of Americans. With inflation continuing to top the lists of concerns about the state of the nation, this is more true than ever.

So, if you're planning a cross-country road trip to celebrate the nation's birthday, it might pay to be as strategic as you can about where you fuel up. Stopping off in Southern states like Mississippi ($2.99), Louisiana ($3.06), or Texas ($3.10) and avoiding gas stations in California ($4.79) would be a wise choice.

Explore 4 years of Independence Day gas prices with the map below.