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Cheapest summer gas prices in 12 years

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(CNN NEWSOURCE) Good news:  Prices at the pump will be at their lowest in years when you're ready to hit the road this summer.

A government forecast says the price for a gallon of gas should average $2.27 for the April through September summer driving season.

That's down 13% from last summer, and the lowest pump prices have been in 12 years.

It's also lower than the current national average for gas, which stands at $2.36 a gallon.

Gas prices tend to be higher during the summer due to consumer demand, as well as the use of a more expensive gas blend for environmental reasons.