Holiday Travel to Cost Less With Lower Gas Prices

Average retail gasoline prices in Yakima have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.04 according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 91 gas outlets in Yakima.

The national average has fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week to $2.82.

Yakima prices are 22.5 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 25.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 24.9 cents per gallon during the past month and stands 41.4 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“As we begin Thanksgiving week, Americans are gearing up to hit the road, and when they do, they'll be spending far less on their fuel bill than a year ago,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “Nationally, prices are likely nearing a bottom, so in addition to everything else, motorists should be thankful for the decline in gas prices.”