Over the last week, gas prices have fallen by about 20 cents in Westlake.
Prices around town as of Tuesday were anywhere between $3.25 and $3.38 a gallon. These are the lowest prices since January, and a drop of 20 percent since they peaked at over $3.90 in early April.
This is good news for drivers as we head into the Fourth of July holiday, a popular time to drive for vacations or visits.
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AAA is predicting that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home for the holiday. That's a 42-percent increase over 2009, AAA reported.
You can stay on top of gas prices in Westlake, as well as avoid traffic jams, by checking our Commute page.
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What will you be doing for the Fourth of July holiday? Share the pictures of your fun on our Pics & Clips community scrapbook.
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