July Fourth Travel: Gas Prices Plummet, Airlines Struggle, Record-breaking Travel Expected, Tips to Avoid Peak Times, and Roadside Stranded Drivers

Gas prices in the US have taken an almost unprecedented plunge ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, with the national average for regular gasoline dropping to $3.55 a gallon, down from $4.87 a gallon a year ago. This is the second-biggest one-year price drop in the week before the Fourth of July since data began 33 years ago. While this is good news for consumers, factors such as concerns about a potential recession and global supply issues may keep prices relatively stable in the near term. However, the situation in Russia, particularly the war in Ukraine, remains a potential risk that could impact gas prices in the future.