AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Though gas prices in Georgia and South Carolina have risen ahead of Independence Day, GasBuddy predicts the lowest holiday price since 2021.

These are the prices for some of our counties a day before the holiday, according to AAA:

In the Augusta-Aiken area, gas was priced at $3.32 per gallon. That’s 10 cents higher than a year ago.

In the Aiken-Edgefield area, the price per gallon averaged $3.24 – seven cents higher than last year.

According to GasBuddy’s annual summer travel survey, 45% of Americans plan to head on the road over Independence Day weekend.

Drivers this Independence Day weekend might feel a little bit more patriotic when they head to the gas station. The national average price of gasoline on July 4 is expected to be $3.49 per gallon, the lowest holiday price since 2021, GasBuddy states.

As of Wednesday, the national average price still sits at $3.51 per gallon.

To save money on gas, drivers should shop around for the best prices, especially when crossing state lines, using a tool like the GasBuddy app. Road trippers can also sign up for the free Pay with GasBuddy card to save up to 25 cents per gallon on every fill-up.

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