Part 3 of our 6-report Thanksgiving Fuel Series, published across Thursday, Friday, and Sunday.
Fuel prices continue to show a steady momentum into Day 2, but early-morning fuel behavior across major U.S. metros reflects a smoother and more stable start compared to yesterday. Most cities are showing slightly softer Morning averages, indicating a calm reset from Day 1’s holiday-driven volatility rather than new upward pressure.
Tourism-heavy metros like Orlando, Miami/FLL, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix still hold firm pricing, but nearly all posted small dips versus yesterday’s Morning snapshot. Northeastern hubs such as NYC, Philadelphia, and Boston show minimal movement, pointing to steady early travel flow. Texas metros and Chicago/Denver likewise open Day 2 with mild easing and stabilized demand.
This update provides near real-time Morning fuel averages across key Thanksgiving travel cities and highlights how Day 2 is trending versus Day 1 based on actual pricing shifts.
⛽ City-Level Morning Fuel Price Snapshot (28th Nov 2025 — Day 2)
Below are the near real-time Morning averages across the highest-movement Thanksgiving travel cities:
• 🌴 Orlando, FL starts Day 2 with firm levels, posting Regular $3.101, Premium $3.804, and Diesel $3.773.
• 🌴 Miami / Fort Lauderdale, FL opens with steady early pricing at Regular $2.949, Premium $3.671, and Diesel $3.746.
• 🗽 New York City, NY remains elevated across all grades, holding Regular $2.999, Premium $3.999, and Diesel $4.999.
• 🌅 Los Angeles, CA continues to reflect high West Coast demand, with Regular $4.745, Premium $5.101, and Diesel $5.087.
• 🌁 San Francisco, CA maintains strong Morning levels, recording Regular $4.611, Premium $4.952, and Diesel $4.799.
• 🎰 Las Vegas, NV shows tourism-driven firmness, with Regular $3.693, Premium $4.337, and Diesel $3.832.
• 🍑 Atlanta, GA starts Day 2 with stable pricing at Regular $2.921, Premium $3.762, and Diesel $3.704.
• 🌆 Chicago, IL remains consistent, posting Regular $3.536, Premium $4.729, and Diesel $4.099.
• 🤠 Dallas / Fort Worth, TX records balanced Morning levels, with Regular $2.670, Premium $3.420, and Diesel $3.196.
• 🤠 Houston, TX opens with solid early flow at Regular $2.496, Premium $3.546, and Diesel $3.154.
• 🛣️ Philadelphia, PA posts steady Morning demand at Regular $3.178, Premium $3.935, and Diesel $4.058.
• 🎓 Boston, MA starts with balanced pricing, showing Regular $3.379, Premium $4.379, and Diesel $4.099.
• 🔥 Phoenix, AZ maintains firm Day 2 levels, with Regular $3.432, Premium $4.111, and Diesel $3.634.
• ⛰️ Denver, CO opens with controlled averages at Regular $2.466, Premium $3.262, and Diesel $3.388.
📉 Day 1 → Day 2 Morning Shift
Most high-travel cities show a mild [rise/drop] in Morning averages.
Florida metros (Orlando, Miami/FLL, Tampa), along with Las Vegas and California cities, continue to hold firmer levels vs Day 1.
Northeastern metros (NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, D.C.) show lighter early-morning movement, signaling steadier flow into Day 2.
Texas metros (Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston) maintain strong early-day demand, similar to Day 1.
Chicago and Denver show moderate stabilization after yesterday’s volatility.
📈 Key Morning Movements (Day 2 — 2025)
- Tourism-heavy metros — Orlando, Miami/FLL, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Phoenix continue to post firm Morning levels but generally slightly lower than Day 1, signaling steady demand without fresh upward pressure.
- California cities (L.A. and San Francisco) remain elevated but show subtle early-day softening, matching the national downtrend.
- Northeastern hubs (NYC, Philadelphia, Boston) recorded only marginal shifts, highlighting a smooth Day 2 start with less congestion-driven pricing.
- Texas metros (Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston) show mild declines yet maintain steady corridor movement tied to long-haul travel patterns.
- Midwest & Mountain metros (Chicago, Denver) opened with controlled pricing, reflecting a stabilized demand curve after Day 1 volatility.
- Overall, nearly all cities display micro-movements, indicating softer early pressure and a more balanced travel environment.
🔻 Bottom Line
Day 2 opens with steadier and softer Morning pricing across most major Thanksgiving metros, reflecting a calm reset from Day 1’s higher travel intensity. While demand remains active in tourist and corridor-heavy cities, overall volatility is down, and early-day fuel behavior is more controlled heading into the remainder of the travel weekend.
📌 Ending Note
We’ll continue tracking real-time movement through the day.
Part 4 (Evening Update) drops later today.
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