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Where To Get Cheapest Gas For Labor Day Weekend In Silver Spring
Gas prices have fallen over the last month but are significantly more than a year ago.

SILVER SPRING, MD — If you're getting in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend, perhaps you want to plan ahead and know the more affordable places to fill up your tank. Depending on where you're going, getting gas in the local area could be the better option.
Silver Spring area gas prices averaged $2.936 on Thursday, Aug. 30. Prices dropped slightly from $2.975 last month but are higher than last year's $2.521.
"With Labor Day approaching, motorists could see a small swing towards higher gas prices, but any jump should not last past the holiday weekend," said AAA spokesperson Jeanette Casselano in a statement.
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Here are some gas prices around Silver Spring:
Costco, 11160 Veirs Mill Rd: $2.559
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Shell, 12401 Georgia Ave: $2.749
Four Corners BP, 112 University Blvd W: $2.759
7-Eleven, 7980 Georgia Ave: $2.799
Falcon Fuel, 925 University Blvd E: $2.899
AAA members can find the lowest prices for your destination by visiting AAA.com/fuelfinder. Others can utilize Gas Buddy's map.
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