Christmas travelers are getting a major break at the pump this year.

Gas prices have hit their lowest level in four years, leaving a little extra room in the budget for everything else that comes with the season.

Some 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday period of Saturday, Dec. 20, to Thursday, Jan. 1, AAA projects. 

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Over 8 million travelers will take domestic flights — while 109.5 million Americans will be traveling by car for their year-end trips, the report noted.

In 2024, the national average price of gas was $3.04. This year the national average has dropped to its lowest in the past four years.

The record high prices of gas were recorded on June 14, 2022, at an average of $5.016.

The average price for a regular gallon of gas on Dec. 22 was recorded at $2.855 by AAA.

Eleven states have been recorded below the national average.

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Take a look at this list from AAA. 

Oklahoma $2.293

Iowa $2.430

Arkansas $2.418

Colorado $2.441

Texas $2.467

Wisconsin $2.472

Tennessee $2.474

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Kansas $2.487

Louisiana $2.488

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Mississippi $2.486

Missouri $2.498

A Mexican Navy aircraft conducting a medical support mission crashed near the Galveston Causeway in Texas on Monday, prompting a multi-agency response from local law enforcement and Texas officials as investigators began working to determine the cause.

The Mexican Navy secretary said on X that one of the Navy’s planes was conducting a medical mission in coordination with the Michou and Mau Foundation when it experienced an incident during its approach near Galveston, Texas.

The Mexican Navy said in a statement that the aircraft involved was a King Air ANX 1209.

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According to the Mexican Navy, eight people were on board the aircraft – four naval crew members and four civilians – when it crashed during its approach near Galveston.

Search and rescue protocols were immediately activated following the crash in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard, which has rescued six people so far. Four were found alive, while two deaths have been confirmed. Efforts remain underway to rescue two additional people still believed to be inside the wreckage, the Mexican Navy said.

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According to the Michou and Mau Foundation’s website, its vision is to “provide assistance so that children with severe burns have the best advanced treatment programs and multidisciplinary care.”

The Mexican Navy added that search and rescue efforts were immediately activated in coordination with local authorities.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said its personnel also responded to the plane crash near the base of the causeway.

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“Sheriff’s Office personnel, including the dive team, crime scene unit, drone unit and patrol are assisting at the scene,” the sheriff’s office said, adding that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is leading the crash investigation with the help of the sheriff’s office and Galveston Police Department.

Fox News Digital has reached out to DPS and the Michou and Mau Foundation for additional information about the crash.

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Search and recovery efforts are underway as the investigation continues.

This is a developing story.

An alleged drunk driver struck multiple people at a Christmas parade on the Navajo Nation in Arizona on Monday, according to officials.

The Navajo Police Department said officers responded at about 5 p.m. after four people were struck by a driver who was allegedly intoxicated. The driver drove into the parade route as bystanders were waiting for it to start.

Police confirmed “life was [lost] during this tragic event as family gathered for this joyous occasion to brighten the holiday season.”

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Damages to vehicles and property were also reported.

The driver was arrested and transported to the local Department of Corrections.

“A tragic event during the holidays can change someone’s life and hurt families across the Navajo Nation,” police wrote on Facebook. “If you see someone who may be impaired, take their keys, help them get home safely, or call your local Navajo Police Department.”

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The incident remains under investigation. The FBI and the Navajo Department of Criminal Investigation are assisting Navajo police in the investigation.

Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said the people hit by the vehicle include a “young person” who remains in critical condition and a pregnant woman.

“This event was meant to bring joy, unity, and holiday spirit to our community—and is a time for families to come together and celebrate,” Nygren wrote on Facebook. “No one should have to experience tragedy during a season meant for love and togetherness.”

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Kayenta Township said “an accident occurred along Navajo Route 591 near the Kayenta Rodeo Grounds.”

“Our primary concern is the well-being of those affected. We ask that you keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers,” the community wrote on its Facebook page.