Pittsburgh gas prices are down heading into the Thanksgiving weekend while Sharp Shopper is among the nation’s best for Turkey Day savings.
Gas and grocery costs are dropping across the country just in time for Thanksgiving, according to local news outlets and new data from GasBuddy and the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Denver media reports fuel prices are sliding fast, with one station dipping below $2 per gallon on Sunday. The citywide average fell 14.5 cents in a week to $2.47—well below the national average of $3.03 and nearly 30 cents less than last year. Similar declines are being seen elsewhere: Indiana prices dropped 12.3 cents per gallon this week, while Akron saw a steep 38.1-cent drop, pushing averages in both Akron and Cleveland below $3. New Hampshire travelers should see their cheapest Thanksgiving fuel costs since 2021.
Pittsburgh-area prices are also trending down. GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan says fuel prices around Pittsburgh have dropped by 4 cents last month.
Pennsylvania grocery stores are rolling out Thanksgiving promotions, including free turkeys tied to spending thresholds. Walmart is advertising a 25% cheaper holiday meal, though this year’s $40 bundle includes fewer items than last year’s $55 version. Aldi offers a $40 meal for ten, while Target has a meal for four under $20. ShopRite, Foodtown, Acme, and BJ’s are giving customers a free turkey or similar item after they meet minimum spending requirements ranging from $150 to $400.
Additionally, a survey from Advance America shows Pennsylvania-based Sharp Shopper, a discount grocery store chain with six locations in the Keystone State, is among the top locations in the country for Thanksgiving savings.
In other parts of the country, Louisiana offers some of the cheapest Thanksgiving meal prices in the nation. A full holiday spread for 10 costs just $44.70—second only to Arkansas for the lowest price and more than $10 under the U.S. average.
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual survey finds the average cost of a 10-person feast at $55.18, down 5% from last year. In the Midwest, costs are even lower at $54.38. Frozen turkey prices have fallen in Iowa, helping drive the overall decrease, with lower wheat costs also reducing prices for items like rolls and pie crusts. Buffalo media reports the price of a 16-pound turkey has dropped more than 16% to $21.50.
Several states are seeing even bigger savings. Michigan households will pay about $51.80 for a 10-serving dinner, well below the national average. Families in the Wolverine State are saving almost $4 compared to last year. In Illinois, Turkey prices in Illinois have fallen about 16%, and other staples like stuffing and pie crusts are also cheaper. Arizona families will see meal costs of $53.17, down 21 cents from last year.
Prices for several Thanksgiving staples—such as stuffing, dinner rolls, and pie crust—are down thanks to cheaper wheat, but sweet potatoes are more expensive this year due to hurricane-related crop damage in North Carolina. Fresh vegetable prices are also up, though cranberries are cheaper. Store brands still offer savings, but the gap with national brands has narrowed as companies compete for cost-conscious shoppers. Even with some price drops, overall holiday food costs remain above pre-pandemic levels.
Across the country—from groceries to gas pumps—Americans are heading into Thanksgiving weekend with more relief in their budgets than they’ve seen in several years.
