Millions of Americans are expected to drive to a destination for Labor Day weekend, and this includes Colorado drivers heading to the mountains.

According to AAA, gas is already cheaper now than it was around Labor Day 2024. The current average in Colorado is $3.18. The average in 2024 was $3.34.

AAA is reminding drivers to never wait until the last minute or your car is close to empty to get gas. AAA says last year, they responded to 338 million drivers around Labor Day weekend. Most of their calls came from stranded drivers who ran out of gas.

Woman filling car with leaded fuel in garage Peter Dazeley / Getty Images

AAA recommends filling up your tank when you hit half. Anything less than that will put wear and tear on your vehicle, especially your engine. This can lead to very cos

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