Memorial Day weekend travel: These Texas gas stations have the cheapest gas prices
Millions of Americans are preparing to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend.
Are you prepared for one of the busiest holidays of the year? And are you looking for a way to save money at the gas pump?
Here's what to know if you're traveling on the road this holiday.
According to AAA, 3.7 million Texans will travel over the Memorial Day holiday period between Thursday, May 22 and Monday, May 26, a 3% increase from 2024. This is the third straight year of record-breaking travel for this holiday statewide.
About 45.1 million Americans will travel for the holiday weekend, a 3.1% increase from 2024 and a new national record for this holiday period, AAA data shows. It surpasses the previous record of 44 million set in 2005.
Galen Grillo, AAA Texas vice president and general manager, says Texans should expect some relief at the pump, but pay more at the airport.
'Texans continue to prioritize travel with family and friends after the pandemic," Grillo said. "This year, consumers will get some price relief at the gas pump, car rental counter, and when flying internationally, but they will spend more on domestic flights, hotels, cruises and tours compared to 2024.'
The current average for Texas gas prices is $2.77, while the national average is $3.19.
According to GasBuddy, here are the top 10 places to get cheaper fuel during Memorial Day weekend:
Circle K Houston: $2.09 per gallon
Valero San Antonio: $2.12 per gallon
Speedy Stop Lumberton: $2.17 per gallon
Shell Willis: $2.19 per gallon
Valero San Antonio: $2.22 per gallon
Sam's Club McAllen: $2.24 per gallon
Sam's Club McAllen (7601 N 10th St): $2.27 per gallon
Circle K Socorro: $2.27 per gallon
Valero Beaumont: $2.27 per gallon
AAA recommends leaving during the following times:
Before noon on Thursday, May 22nd.
Before 11 a.m. on Friday, May 23rd.
Before noon on Saturday, May 24th.
Before 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 25th.
Before 2 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th
Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May. This year, it falls on May 26.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Memorial Day travel: Where to find the cheapest gas prices in Texas
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