Meriden Gas Prices Lower Than Connecticut Average

Americans are taking advantage of a mid-week 4th of July holiday to take vacation, and AAA says more than ever are hitting the road this week, driving greater than 50 miles for their plans.

Meriden residents would be wise to top off the tank before heading out, as gas prices in town are 8 cents lower than the Connecticut average ($3.63 per gallon for regular), says the AAA Web site.

According to AAA, "On April 6, motorists experienced a year-to-date peak average price of $3.94 per gallon for regular gasoline. The current national average price of regular gasoline is $3.50 per gallon, 44 cents lower than the April peak and 16 cents less than this time last year."

Of course, before you go anywhere, make sure you check Meriden Patch's Commute section of the site, where you get all the live traffic updates for construction and delays as well as the cheapest gas.

GasBuddy.com reported Monday that the cheapest gas in Meriden could be found at the Citgo at 54 S. Broad St. and Hall Aveue.

But while more folks are leaving home for the holiday, they plan to spend less, AAA reported. "Median spending is expected to be $749, a 7 percent decrease compared to the expected median spending of intended holiday travelers ($807) in 2011."

How and where are you spending your 4th of July? Tell us in the comments!