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

SANTEE, CA — 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 July 1, the average price for a gallon of gas in the United States was $3.12.

Last year, gas prices hovered around $2.18 per gallon just before the July 4 holiday.

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How much can you expect to pay at the pump in Santee? AAA data shows the average price for a gallon of gas in San Diego County was $4.26 on July 1. Average prices are updated daily.

If you live in the western U.S., you’re likely paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation. As of July 1, gas prices averaged $4.28 in California, $3.73 in Nevada and $3.76 in Washington state.

Meanwhile, Southern states including Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Missouri enjoyed the nation’s lowest gas prices, ranging from $2.75 to $2.83 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.