This is the third straight year of declining gas prices, and it's the lowest cost of gas — averaging $3.65 a gallon in the metro area — over the holiday since 2021.

Gas prices in Texas have dropped to their lowest point for the July 4th holiday since 2021, with the average statewide price for regular unleaded fuel at $2.72 per gallon and 5.7 million Texans

Travelers hitting the roads for the Fourth of July holiday are enjoying lower gas prices than last year. AAA says it expects 60 million travelers on the nation's roads this weekend. Sign up for our Newsletters "We tried to leave a little early today to beat everything,