Find Dexter’s Cheapest Thanksgiving Gas Prices

Gas prices matter, especially for your Thanksgiving Day travels. Whether you're sticking close to home, 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 today. 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 Dexter’s cheapest gas prices:

• Marathon, 8135 Main St: $2.80
• Mobil, 7177 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd: $2.80
• Pilot Travel Center, 195 Baker Rd: $2.60
• BP, 200 Baker Rd: $2.60
• Huron Creek Food & Fuel, 6100 Dexter-Pinckney Rd: $2.31

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