Steep Fuel Prices Are Set to Make Memorial Day Travel Costly This Year
AAA says more than 39 million Americans will travel by road as the national average gas price tops $4.50 and airfares rise.
- More than 39 million Americans will hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA, facing the highest fuel prices in years.
- GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan reports the national average for a gallon has topped $4.50, with Americans collectively spending about $2 billion more this weekend than last year.
- The TSA expects to screen more than 18 million passengers over the holiday. To save money, De Haan advises drivers to "try to be a little easier on the accelerator."
- Higher fuel costs are driving up airfares, causing some travelers to reconsider summer plans. Cheri Young, associate professor of hospitality management at the University of Denver, warned prices will not decrease.
- For summer travel, you must book now. "You must book now. It's not going to get cheaper. It's just not," Young said.
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Steep fuel prices are set to make Memorial Day travel costly this year
By plane, train and car, millions of Americans are getting away for the holiday weekend.More than 39 million Americans will hit the roads, according to AAA.And theyll face the highest Memorial Day weekend gas prices in years. The national average for a gallon just topped $4.50."So, very high prices, close to record levels," said GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan. "Collectively over the weekend, Americans are going to be spending about $2 billion more t…
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