ORLANDO, Fla. – Independence Day brought good fortune at the gas pump.
According to AAA, prices were the lowest in over a decade as an estimated 37.5 million Americans hit the road for the holiday.
Although the national average of $2.23 per gallon was the lowest for the holiday in 12 years, gas prices in the Southeast were the lowest in 13 years.
Prices in the Sunshine State averaged $2.15 a gallon on July 4, 9 cents less than 2016.
AAA also reports that the skidding trend may come to an end, with a six-week demand period approaching.
Prices may level off and some markets may see a jump.