Gas prices: Decrease at the pumps headed into Labor Day Weekend

Published August 30, 2024 6:54am ET



Gas prices dropped again on Friday as the country prepares for Labor Day Weekend. 

The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the country decreased to $3.35, according to AAA. This was a slight decrease from the previous two days, when the cost was $3.361 per gallon. It is also less expensive today than a week ago when it cost $3.374 for a gallon of regular gas and a month ago when it was $3.499 per gallon. Moreover, gas prices are significantly lower than a year ago when the average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.827.

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