The following is a news release from AAA Idaho.

BOISE — Better set out a few more plates for your Thanksgiving guests. According to AAA, nearly 82 million Americans are traveling this holiday weekend, including 478,000 Idahoans. And gas prices are making it easier on everyone’s budget to do so.

The average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.27, which is three cents cheaper than a week ago and 13 cents less than a month ago, but 16 cents more than a year ago.

The national average currently sits at $3.04, which is five cents less than a week ago, a penny less than a month ago, and about three cents less than a year ago. Idaho again ranks 8th in the country for the most expensive fuel, with California leading the way at $4.58 and Oklahoma at the bottom of the list at $2.4

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