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Birmingham-metro gas prices falling fast before holiday travel
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Getting ready to pack your bags and travel over the Christmas holidays?
According to AAA, the national average for gas has dropped below $3 a gallon for the first time in four years this holiday season. As of December 22nd, the average price in Alabama has dropped to $2.56 per gallon.
As a result, AAA expects a record 122.4 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period.
Gas prices falling in Birmingham metro
Fuel prices in the Birmingham metro area have fallen significantly over the past week from $2.64 to $2.58, reports AAA.
Here is how the five metro counties fared:
- Blount County — $2.69
- Jefferson County — $2.59
- Shelby County — $2.55
- Walker County — $2.53
- St. Clair County — $2.54
The highest gas price in Alabama is Perry County at $3.00, while the lowest is Cullman County at $2.44.
Try to find the lowest fuel prices on the road? Download the AAA phone app, available wherever you normally get your apps.
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