What They Are Reading in the States: Falling Prices Ahead of Thanksgiving

Across the country, Americans are seeing prices fall just in time for the holidays. Gas prices are down $1.70 from their peak, airfare is down 13% over the last year, and according to the American Farm Bureau, the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner fell this year.

From strengthening supply chains to lowering energy and health care costs to cracking down on junk fees, Bidenomics continues to bring relief to families.

See below for a sampling of the coverage:

White House Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Daniel Hornung on Nexstar (116 Markets Nationwide) – 11/20

"We're eliminating [junk fees] that are making it difficult for families to travel during Thanksgiving and the holidays… just in time for holiday travel, gas prices are down $1.70 from their peak."

Spectrum: Thanksgiving dinner will cost less this year, report says
[Susan Carpenter, 11/21/23]

Thanksgiving dinner hosts will be pleasantly surprised when they buy their turkeys and potatoes this year.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost to feed 10 people a turkey dinner is $61.17 in 2023 — down 4.5% from last year, which set a record at $64.05.

Scripps: Thanksgiving meals expected to be cheaper this year
[Staff, 11/21/23]

The estimated cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people will be 4.5% lower than a year ago, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The AFBF's analysis looks at the cost of Thanksgiving staples, such as turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a veggie tray, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and coffee and milk.

Citrus County Chronicle (Florida statewide): Turkey dinner costs less this year
[Michael D. Bates, 11/21/23]

Now here's something to be thankful for when you sit down Thursday for your turkey dinner — the price of your food is lower than this time last year. So go ahead and have an extra helping.

WXXI Public Media (Rochester, NY): Cost of Thanksgiving dinner expected to go down this year
[Jessica Cain, 11/20/23]

When you pre-heat the oven to cook your turkey, you can give thanks that cases of Avian Flu are falling. The AFBF said that's the main reason turkey prices are an average of 5.6 percent lower than last year.

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The AFBF study found some other sides, like stuffing, cranberries, and whipping cream, are less expensive than last year.

The Press-Democrat (California statewide): Consumers to experience some relief in prices for Thanksgiving Day menu
[Sara Edwards, 11/21/23]

Shoppers can expect to see some relief at the cash register this Thanksgiving season as food prices for some holiday dinner items have dropped slightly over last year.

Arizona Republic (Arizona statewide): New study shows Thanksgiving dinner prices in Arizona have decreased by 28%
[Eshaan Sarup, 11/21/23]

According to a recent report by the Arizona Farm Bureau, Thanksgiving dinner prices in Arizona have decreased by 28% this year.

WCAU (NBC Philadelphia, PA): Price drops making Thanksgiving meals more affordable this year
[Staff, 11/21/23]

Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated meals of the year for many. Following new price drops and savings, it will be less expensive to make Thanksgiving dinner this year.

WSBT (South Bend, IN): Michigan drivers enjoy lower gas prices ahead of Thanksgiving, reports AAA
[Staff, 11/21/23]

As of this week (Nov. 19-Nov. 25), Michigan drivers are paying on average $3.27 per gallon for regular unleaded; which is 10 cents cheaper than last week and 57 cents cheaper than this time last year.

WCAU (NBC Philadelphia, PA): U.S. gas prices are falling
[Spencer Kimball, 11/20/23]

U.S. drivers can expect the cheapest gas prices on Thanksgiving day since 2020.

The national average for gallon of regular gas was about $3.31 on Monday, 25 cents cheaper than a month ago and 36 cents lower than the same period in 2022, according to AAA.

Orlando Sentinel:Gas prices drop to lowest in 2023, with Central Florida below $3
[Richard Tribou, 11/20/23]

Gas prices in Florida have fallen to their lowest level of the year with half the pumps in the state, including all of Central Florida, dropping to an average of less than $3 a gallon, according to AAA.

Green Bay Press Gazette: Green Bay, Appleton gas prices decline ahead of Thanksgiving travel
[Jeff Bollier, 11/19/23]

GasBuddy users reported Green Bay metro area prices as low as $2.94 per gallon. AAA reported an average price of $3.03 in the Green Bay area.

Green Bay area gas prices have declined 6 cents in the last week, 18 cents in the last month and 43 cents since November 2022, per AAA data.

Arizona Republic:Arizona gas prices drop again
[Kye Graves, 11/17/23]

Now into the third week of November, Arizona markets have decreased by a total of 40 cents on the month and continue to shrink the gap between it and the nationwide average, which is now 36 cents less than Arizona.