Traveling This 4th Of July? Check Gas Prices In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — 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 Thursday, the average price for a gallon of gas in the United States was $3.12.

Last year, gas prices hovered around $2.18 per gallon just before the July 4 holiday.

How much can you expect to pay at the pump in Alexandria? AAA data shows the average price for a gallon of gas in Alexandria was $3.09 per gallon for regular on Thursday. Average prices are updated daily.

According to Gas Buddy, prices at three local gas stations remained under $3.

The Exxon Station at 703 N. Washington reported gas prices at $2.99 on Wednesday, as did the Shell Station at 442 N. Henry. The cheapest gas in town was reported at the Liberty station at 700 S. Patrick, where a gallon of regular gas was $2.89.

If you live in the western United States, you’re likely paying some of the highest gas prices in the nation. As of Thursday, gas prices were as much as $4.24 in California, $3.73 in Nevada and $3.76 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.