Find Chelsea’s Cheapest Thanksgiving Gas Prices

Gas prices matter, especially for your Thanksgiving Day travels. If you're crossing the Detroit metroplex, or making a truly long haul, knowing where to find the cheapest gas locally will make things a little easier on the big day, especially if you hit the pumps early. While gas prices just outside Detroit metro are pushing $3 a gallon, fueling up closer to home before hitting the road gets you better deals areawide.

Gas prices in Michigan have dropped in the last year by an average of about 20 cents a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. While the interstates tend to have higher prices, especially during peak holiday drive time, you can save pennies - and quarters - a gallon by hitting the pumps close to home before setting out.

For the budget-minded, let's hope the price trend continues into December. Despite the good news about gas prices for Michigan motorists, some local prices, especially just outside Detroit, are going as high as $3.19 a gallon on Turkey Day Eve. Finding a deal before you hit the road can net you savings heading into the holiday weekend.

Here's a list of Chelsea’s cheapest gas prices:

• Mobil, 501 S Main St: $2.76
• Speedway, 930 S Main St: $2.76
• Marathon Gas, 20941 N Territorial Rd: $2.74
• Sunoco, 1630 S Main St: $2.90
• Shell, 1629 S Main St: $2.86

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