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Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Boulder County

Gas prices are at a seven-year high this Independence Day. Before you travel, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.

BOULDER COUNTY, 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 23, 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.

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How much can you expect to pay at the pump in Boulder County? AAA data shows the average price for a gallon of gas in Boulder County was $3.31 on Wednesday. Average prices are updated daily.


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Those who live 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.

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