4th of July 2016: Find the Cheapest Gas Prices in New Milford

By WENDY ANN MITCHELL (Patch Staff)

New Milford, CT — Many will be traveling for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and gas prices are at their lowest point for the year with the national average price for a gallon of gasoline at $2.31, which is 47 cents less than last year, according to AAA.

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Fourth of July travel volume will be highest on record with 43 million Americans traveling, five million more than Memorial Day.

“Spurred by the lowest gas prices since 2005, more people than ever are planning to travel this Independence Day weekend,” said Marshall Doney, AAA President and CEO. “Whether they’re traveling by car, plane, train, or cruise ship, it will be exciting to see so many Americans celebrating our nation’s freedom with their friends and family over the long holiday weekend.”

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“We are well on our way for 2016 to be a record-breaking year for summertime travel,” continued Doney. “This trend is welcome news for the travel industry and a sign that Americans are taking to our nation’s highways and skies like never before.”

If you're traveling this weekend, remember to buckle up, don't text and drive, don't drink and drive and have a happy Fourth of July!