Independence Day 2015 by the numbers
While Independence Day officially commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and American independence from Great Britain, the holiday is often associated with travel, family gatherings and cookouts. In recognition of the holiday, we have compiled a few interesting facts and figures from the National Retail Federation and AAA.
- $2.78 – Today’s national average price for a gallon of gasoline. This is 88 cents lower than the average price over Fourth of July weekend last year, and is expected to be the lowest price in 5 years.
- 156 million – Number of consumers who are planning to celebrate the patriotic holiday by attending a cookout, picnic or barbecue.
- $71.23 – Estimated amount that the average American household will spend this year on a celebratory cookout, picnic or barbecue.
- $6.7 billion – Total combined spending on food for July 4th cookouts, barbecues and picnics.
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