WACO, TEXAS (KXXV) — Labor Day weekend is bringing a surge of travelers across Texas, with AAA predicting a 9% increase from last year. In Waco, drivers are finding relief with some of the lowest holiday gas prices since 2021 — averaging $2.73 a gallon, about 40 cents below the national average. Travelers say they’re keeping plans simple and affordable, while AAA expects gas prices to drop even further in the coming months.

AAA expects 9% more Labor Day travelers in Texas this year.

Waco gas prices are averaging $2.73 per gallon — about 40 cents lower than the national average.

Some stations in town are as low as $2.55 per gallon.

AAA: These are the lowest Labor Day prices in Waco since 2021.

Prices are likely to drop further after Labor Day due to lower demand and winter-blend swit

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