Several states have already plunged below $3 on average, including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri.

Cheaper gas is a welcome holiday gift after a roller coaster year of price flux.

Gasoline prices were just over $5 a gallon at their peak in mid-June.

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But lower prices arent universal.

The cost of a gallon of gas remains high in several states.

He says saving money on gas is one of his top priorities.

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We plan on finding Raleys fuel stations so we can earn gas rewards points, Limbach explained.

I took it out specifically for the move this month, he said.

This way itll be interest free for 18 months, which gives us some time to pay it off.

With more people on the roads this holiday season, experts are warning drivers to expect congestion and delays.

Nationwide, drivers could see travel times up to 25% longer, according toAAA.

Several websites and apps, likeGasBuddy, show you the cheapest gasoline at nearby gas stations.

Remember: The price of gas can vary significantly across state lines.

Stations in those locations tend to charge more than ones a little more out of the way.

GasBuddy also offers its own fuel savings program calledPay with GasBuddy.

Use Cruise Control Sometimes

Cruise control can be a lifesaver on long road trips.

But heres a pro tip: When its hilly, you might get better mileage without cruise control.

The system will tend to downshift too much and waste gas and no one wants that.

Rachel Christian is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance and a senior writer for The Penny Hoarder.

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