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Fourth of July Celebrations: Gas Prices Dip, Fireworks Soar

7/4/2025

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This Fourth of July, Americans are celebrating with a sigh of relief as gas prices dip to an average of $3.17 per gallon, thanks to falling crude oil costs. Barbecue costs have also eased slightly, totaling $70.92 for ten guests. However, the soaring prices of fireworks, driven by tariffs on Chinese imports, cast a shadow over small businesses as the nation gears up for its 250th anniversary.

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This Fourth of July, Americans are celebrating with a sigh of relief as gas prices dip to an average of $3.17 per gallon, thanks to falling crude oil costs. Barbecue costs have also eased slightly, totaling $70.92 for ten guests. However, the soaring prices of fireworks, driven by tariffs on Chinese imports, cast a shadow over small businesses as the nation gears up for its 250th anniversary.